Precautions for telework using a router
Telework from home is becoming more and more popular, but many people are probably worried about whether it's safe to work from their home network. .
In this series, I will use Buffalo "WXR-5950AX12" as an example to introduce Wi-Fi router settings, but basically all routers have the same content
In addition to using the router that you normally use in your office as a VPN server, if you do not take proper security measures for the router in the place where you telework, that is, the router you use at home, it will be difficult for third parties to use it. attacks and viruses targeting IoT devices may cause damage such as information leaks.
In this series, we will introduce useful functions of routers that can be used for telework, and explain the security settings that you should check when using these functions.
First, let's check the following checklist for a quick diagnosis. You don't necessarily have to say yes to everything, but it's important that you understand what each item means.
In addition, this time, the theme is telework, but checking these items is also important when using a router normally in the office or at home. Take this opportunity to review the settings of your home router.
| 1 | Is the admin password set to a complex string? | □ |
| 2 | Is the firmware up to date? | □ |
| 3 | Is the Wi-Fi password complicated? | □ |
| 4 | Can you access the management screen from the Internet? | □ |
| 5 | Is unnecessary Dynamic DNS enabled? | □ |
| 6 | Is the VPN server function set properly? | □ |
| 7 | Is the IPv6 filter appropriate? | □ |
| 8 | Are port conversions and DMZ usage appropriate? | □ |
| 9 | Is the log properly recorded? | □ |
| 10 | Are you using disk sharing? | □ |