Securing Your Home Network: A Practical...

Name: Securing Your Home Network: A Practical Guide to Digital Safety for Families and Individuals
Brand: Dargslan
SKU: DTNST8YP6P5I
Price: 6.99 EUR
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Author: Julien Moreau
ISBN: DTNST8YP6P5I

About This Book

### Transform Your Home Network Into an Impenetrable Digital Fortress In today's hyperconnected world, your home network serves as the gateway to your digital life—and potentially the entry point for cybercriminals. With the average household now connecting over 25 devices to their Wi-Fi, from smartphones and laptops to smart thermostats and security cameras, the need for comprehensive network security has never been more critical. **"Securing Your Home Network: A Practical Guide to Digital Safety for Families and Individuals"** is your definitive resource for transforming a vulnerable home network into a robust defense system against cyber threats. This comprehensive 441-page guide takes you from security novice to confident network administrator through practical, step-by-step instructions that anyone can follow. ### What Makes This Book Essential Written by cybersecurity expert Julien Moreau, this book addresses the growing security challenges facing modern households. Whether you're protecting family photos, securing work-from-home data, or safeguarding smart home devices, this guide provides the knowledge and tools necessary to establish enterprise-level security in your home environment. ### Comprehensive Coverage from Basic to Advanced The book is meticulously organized into 18 chapters plus extensive appendices, covering everything from fundamental security principles to advanced network segmentation techniques. You'll start with essential tasks like setting strong router passwords and configuring Wi-Fi encryption, then progress to sophisticated methods including VPN implementation, Pi-hole ad blocking, and VLAN creation. ### Real-World Solutions for Real-World Problems Every technique in this book has been tested in actual home environments, ensuring practical applicability. The author addresses common challenges faced by families and individuals, providing solutions that balance security with usability. From securing children's devices to protecting smart home ecosystems, the guidance is tailored for real-world implementation. ### Professional-Grade Security for Home Users Learn how to implement security measures typically found in corporate environments, adapted for home use. The book covers advanced topics like network monitoring, threat detection, and incident response, giving you the tools to maintain ongoing security awareness and protection. ### Complete Reference Resource Beyond step-by-step tutorials, the book includes extensive appendices featuring security checklists, configuration guides, troubleshooting resources, and a comprehensive glossary. These reference materials ensure the book remains valuable long after your initial security implementation. This book is perfect for parents concerned about family online safety, remote workers protecting business data, tech enthusiasts seeking to optimize their networks, and anyone who values digital privacy and security. No prior networking experience is required—just a commitment to protecting what matters most to you.

Quick Overview

Complete guide to securing your home network from cyber threats. Learn router security, Wi-Fi encryption, device protection, and advanced techniques like VPNs and network segmentation.

Key Topics Covered

Router security configuration
Wi-Fi encryption protocols
device protection strategies
DNS security implementation
firewall configuration
network monitoring techniques
VPN deployment
Pi-hole ad blocking
VLAN network segmentation
IoT device security
mobile device protection
firmware update management
network health monitoring
incident response procedures
guest network policies
MAC address filtering
threat identification
security maintenance procedures

Who Should Read This Book

Concerned parents protecting family online activities, remote workers securing business data, smart home enthusiasts, privacy-conscious individuals, small business owners, tech-savvy homeowners, cybersecurity beginners, IT professionals securing home offices

Prerequisites

Basic computer skills, familiarity with internet browsing, understanding of home Wi-Fi concepts, ability to access router settings, willingness to learn new technical concepts

| Chapter | Title | Page | | ------- | --------------------------------------------- | ---- | | 1 | Why Home Network Security Matters | 8 | | 2 | Threats to Home Networks | 24 | | 3 | Setting Up a Strong Router Password | 38 | | 4 | Wi-Fi Encryption Explained | 52 | | 5 | Renaming Your SSID Safely | 68 | | 6 | Using Guest Networks | 88 | | 7 | Securing Computers and Laptops | 109 | | 8 | Protecting Mobile Devices | 134 | | 9 | Smart Home Devices (IoT) | 155 | | 10 | Changing Your DNS for Better Security | 174 | | 11 | Enabling Firewalls on Your Router | 191 | | 12 | MAC Address Filtering and Device Whitelisting | 209 | | 13 | Checking Who’s on Your Network | 240 | | 14 | Regular Network Health Checks | 256 | | 15 | Keeping Firmware Updated | 295 | | 16 | VPNs for Home Networks | 315 | | 17 | Using Pi-hole for Network-Wide Ad Blocking | 329 | | 18 | Creating VLANs and Network Segmentation | 345 | | App | Home Network Security Checklist | 381 | | App | Router Configuration Cheat Sheet | 395 | | App | Glossary of Network Terms | 411 | | App | Tools and Resources for Home Users | 426 | | App | Troubleshooting Common Issues | 441 |

About This Publication

**"Securing Your Home Network"** is a comprehensive 441-page guide designed to help families and individuals protect their digital lives through proper network security implementation. This practical resource transforms complex cybersecurity concepts into actionable steps that any homeowner can execute successfully. Readers will master essential security fundamentals including router configuration, Wi-Fi encryption protocols, and device protection strategies. The book progresses systematically through intermediate techniques such as DNS security, firewall configuration, and network monitoring, culminating in advanced topics like VPN deployment, network segmentation with VLANs, and automated security tools like Pi-hole. Through 18 detailed chapters plus extensive appendices, you'll build a complete home network defense system. Each chapter includes real-world examples, troubleshooting guides, and maintenance procedures to ensure long-term security effectiveness. The included security checklists, configuration templates, and reference materials make this both a learning resource and ongoing security management tool. By completing this guide, readers will have transformed their vulnerable home network into a professionally secured environment capable of protecting against modern cyber threats while maintaining the convenience and functionality their family depends on.

Book Details

Format: PDF
File Size: 2.5 MB
Chapters: 18
Code Examples: 99
Exercises: 99
Difficulty Level: beginner
Reading Time: 32-40

Special Features

• 441 pages of comprehensive network security guidance • 18 detailed chapters covering basic to advanced techniques • Step-by-step configuration instructions with screenshots • Real-world examples tested in home environments • Comprehensive security checklist for immediate implementation • Router configuration cheat sheets for major brands • Troubleshooting guides for common security issues • Complete glossary of networking and security terms • Resource directory of recommended security tools • Device-specific security guides for all major platforms • Advanced techniques typically found only in enterprise environments • Ongoing maintenance and monitoring procedures