[Wireless Router] Ways to achieve Network security
The Internet nowadays can be very pervasive. Social media, WFH, website building, mobile device data uploading, cloud transmission etc.., are closely related to our daily life. Therefore, ensuring internet security, and protecting data privacy are important to all of us, no matter which kind of devices and platform (iOS, Windows, Android) you are using, or whether you use at home. As the main gate between internet and intranet, router has become a crucial part of your whole home security. Follow the basic principles- such as, set up encryption, use complicated password, or update firmware to latest, can greatly ensure your home network safety. You can find more details on the link below.
[Wireless] How to make my router more secure?
Except for manual examination, Security Scan feature built-in with ASUS Router App, who can simply scan your network security risks with just one- click, and improve network security based on examining result would also be a good choice for you.
The accessibility of ASUS Router App could be very important, since it allows you to set up most of your network/router configurations. You can simply verify the accessibility by using a personal account and password, or make an additional passcode lock to enhance your access security of network management.
Coffee shop Wi-Fi attacks
When people go out, we constantly have a chance to use a public/free Wi-Fi, it could be provided by the airport or coffee shop, however not all of these Wi-Fi resources are related to the shop, some of it might be hackers making for stealing personal information. If someone tries to attack a personal account, your social security number, profile, private date could be exposed, and rip off to get your data back- or even worth, an ID theft. Your credit card and bank account would be easily accessed by hackers.
In condition of that, building up a Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection could be a good solution instead. If your router supports VPN Server, VPN can be established though the router, online activities on the internet will be packed and encrypted before it delivers to public network, to prevent the online behavior leaking. ASUS Router provides Instant Guard VPN which builds up your VPN with just one-click, is now here to help non-professional users simply secure networks out of cyber threats and having fun with the internet.
What is Instant Guard?
- [Instant Guard] How to set up Instant Guard VPN ?
- [Instant Guard] What do I need to use Instant Guard?
- [Instant Guard] What ASUS routers do support Instant Guard?
How to set up VPN server on ASUS router
ASUS Router also comes with built-in AiProtection that collaborates with Trend Micro; we recommend remaining AiProtection feature enable to enhance your home security level.
Protection against Attacks
A step above standard firewalls, the commercial-grade intrusion prevention system (IPS) performs in-depth scans of inbound and outbound internet data to block all common attacks. Thanks to Trend Micro data center on the cloud, this AiProtection feature updates itself whenever a new patch is available, ensuring your protection is always up-to-date.
Block Access to Malicious Websites
Cyber threats often disguise themselves as normal advertisements or download links, so you might unintentionally click malicious websites or download files that compromise your home network. AiProtection uses Trend Micro's cloud database to identify and block known malicious sites, preventing infection even before you click. The protection is more precise than normal DNS-based filtering because it detects and blocks specific URLs rather than generic domain names.
Infected Device Detection and Blocking
If an already-infected device connects to your ASUS router with AiProtection, it will prevent any personal data on the device from being compromised by detecting and blocking that device’s connection with the malicious server. The list of malicious servers stays in sync with Trend Micro’s cloud database, ensuring AiProtection gets the latest intelligence to protect your network.