When they first came out, IoT devices (Internet of Things devices; also known as smart devices) were astonishing. Imagine locking your doors or setting your burglar alarm from halfway across town if you left home and forgot! How convenient to be able to dim the lights in the living room or turn down the thermostat by simply tapping a few times on your smartphone!
These days, this sort of technology isn’t just an “imagine if!” scenario; they’re commonplace in most homes. We buy our smart devices, set them up, and forget about them. This allows us huge amounts of convenience…but it also allows cyber criminals and thieves an easy way to access our devices, our information – and even potentially our homes. With the right security in place, however, you can easily keep your devices and your family buttoned up and safe.
It Starts with Your Wi-Fi
One of the easiest ways to protect your smart devices is to know what’s going on with your home wi-fi network. Are there unknown entities logging into it, trying to gain access to your network, data, or devices?
It can be tough to monitor your wi-fi network 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. That’s why you need scanning software that can check it over and let you know about potential security holes. A free IoT scanner is an easy and quick way to keep an eye on your home wi-fi network. The Bitdefender Home Scanner costs nothing and continuously monitors your network, looking for vulnerable devices, weak passwords, and places where a hacker can find their way in.
In addition to scanning, the Bitdefender Home Scanner gives you an easy-to-understand report. This will let you know what actions you need to take in order to mitigate any security risks before they become real problems.
The Next Level of IoT Security
An IoT scanner is just the start, however. To truly protect the smart devices in your home, a Bitdefender BOX 2 is an essential part of a comprehensive IoT security solution. While your Home Scanner will monitor for vulnerabilities, the Bitdefender BOX 2 will actively protect your network and smart devices.
It can help prevent passwords from being stolen, malware from being downloaded to a devices, as well as hacker attacks that could take control of or disable your IoT devices. It also contains parental controls for households with internet-connected children.
Smart devices are all about convenience. With the right plan in place, protecting those devices can be just as simple and convenient as using them.
