How LA Investment Advisors Are Securing Wireless Networks (SlideShare)

How LA Investment Advisors

Are Securing Wireless Networks

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This article explores

the different ways that

Los Angeles investment

advisors


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are securing wireless networks

from cyber-attacks and

preserving their firm’s integrity


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Implement and Enforce

Security Policies


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A thorough policy will cover

the following points:


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• Minimum password

complexity


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• Prohibited site types


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• Accessing the network

with personal devices


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• Procedures for employee

termination


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By making employees aware

of the hidden dangers they

might unwittingly enable,


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a financial advisory firm

can focus on securing

wireless networks against

the threats that exist

outside the organization


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WPA2 Encryption


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All company wireless access

points should be secured with

WPA2 encryption


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Avoid Using the

Network’s Default SSID


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Wireless routers can broadcast

the name of the firm’s network,

otherwise known as the SSID


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Concealing the SSID will deter

novice attempts at penetrating

the network, but to deter more

experienced hackers,


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refrain from using the default

SSID as well as common,

easily guessed names


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Bottom Line


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Wireless networks and devices

need to be penetration tested

and random assessments

should be carried out to find

and fix new vulnerabilities


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What tools and policies

are in place at your firm

for securing wireless networks?


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Let us know your thoughts

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