In February 2023 the National Security Agency (NSA) published a Cybersecurity Information Sheet, detailing Best Practices for Securing your Home Network, available here:
There are 14 different topics that I will cover is
- Upgrade to a modern operating system and keep it up-to-date
- Secure routing devices and keep them up-to-date
- Implement WPA3 or WPA2 on the wireless network
- Implement wireless network segmentation
- Employ firewall capabilities
- Leverage security software
- Protect passwords
- Limit use of the administrator account
- Safeguard against eavesdropping
- Exercise secure user habits
- Limit administration to the internal network only
- Schedule frequent device reboots
- Ensure confidentiality during telework
- Exercise caution when accessing public hotspots