In our latest episode, we share what you need to know about public wi-fi networks & the security risks they pose to your devices and information.
We discuss:
The difference between privacy and security
How the risks posed by public wi-fi networks have changed over time
What security risks public wi-fi networks actually pose to your device
How to use a risk analysis lens to put simple, accessible safegaurds in place
We discuss:
The role of Wi-Fi in a practice’s security picture
The tangible risks of weak Wi-Fi security
Steps to take to improve your Wi-Fi security
Our free Wi-Fi security checklist, included in the show notes
We discuss when to use a VPN in a group practice context; how VPNs work; the VPN that we recommend, and why it’s our go-to; and which plan we recommend for group practice (and when you need a higher level of functionality).
We discuss risks, both classic and new, around WiFi and network security; whether it’s ever okay to connect to unsecured networks on a device that handles PHI; ways to mitigate risk and to be proactive; good cyber hygiene; setting up a trusted network; VPNs; what to do when you don’t have access to the router; and what to use as a last resort.
