Public Wi-Fi vs Secure Wi-Fi What is the Difference and Why You Should Care.pptx

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Public Wi-Fi vs Secure Wi-Fi What is the
Difference and Why You Should Care

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Wireless Internet is a wonderful technology we
enjoy to stay connected online through our mobile
devices.

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In recent years, staying connected has become
even easier thanks to numerous public Wi-Fi
hotspots throughout Toronto and the GTA.

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However, there can be risks associated with using
untrusted public Wi-Fi connections since these
are not secure connections.

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The reason public Wi-Fi connections are not
secure is because they do not require a passcode
to access. As a result, anyone can join the
connection and have access to the Internet.

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However accessing these networks come with
certain risks. With the right skills, a potential
hacker can see all connected devices to the
public connection,

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which means they could hack into your device and
install malware, viruses, or even gain access to
your personal information.

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In addition, not all public Wi-Fi hotspot are
actual connections. Sometimes, hackers will
create a fake Wi-Fi network and once you join it,

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your device will download malware, viruses, or
other malicious software allowing the hacker
access to your device, or sometimes evening
cloning it.

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Were you aware that the default settings on many
smartphones and tablets automatically connects
the device to the nearest public Wi-Fi network,
whenever there is one available?

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Unfortunately, many people do not take the time
to change their default settings on their mobile
devices. If you did not know this,

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it is highly advisable that you update your
settings on your device and disable this option
if you value your device security.

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When you need to connect, you can go into the
device settings and manually select the
appropriate wireless connection.

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With secure Wi-Fi connections, gaining access
requires selecting the right network and entering
in a passcode.

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Sometimes a user name will also be needed,
depending upon the type of authentication being
used. Secure connections prevent

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and limit the number of people who can have
access to the Internet. As such, the risks
associated with hacking, malware, and other such
unsavory activities is greatly reduced.

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However, keep in mind the complexity of the
passcode you were given to join a secure wireless
network. If it is something that someone could
easily guess,

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then even though it is a secure connection, you
still need to take precautions to protect your
personal and sensitive data.

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For instance, if the passcode is password, or
123456, essentially the secure network is no
more secure than a public wireless hot spot.

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Tips for Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks1. Before
joining either type of Wi-Fi connection, consider
what it is you want to do online.

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Are you checking emails, connecting to online
banking accounts, or reviewing the latest posts
on your social media pages?

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2. Only join connections you recognize. You do
not want to connect to hot spots that are
unfamiliar.

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3. Make sure to choose the right connection.
Depending on your location there can be numerous
hot spots listed.

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4. Always disconnect the device from the
connection after you are done accessing the
Internet. If you do not shut it off, the device
will remain connected in the background.

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Here at iQ Office Suites, we use secure Wi-Fi
connections to ensure our clients can connect
safely and confidently to the Internet.

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Given a steady increase in internet security
breaches, we believe that every organization big
and small should take steps to protect their
data.  

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Each member company at iQ is set up with an
enterprise grade, firewall protected V-LAN,
meaning that only that company can access other
devices on their secure network. Source-
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