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You want to secure a home IoT network with many devices. Which combination of actions best improves security?

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Cybersecurity - Emerging Security Topics
You want to secure a home IoT network with many devices. Which combination of actions best improves security?
AUse default passwords, disable encryption, and avoid updates to save time
BUse unique strong passwords, enable encryption, and update devices regularly
CShare passwords among devices and disable firewall for faster connection
DTurn off all devices when not in use and never connect to Wi-Fi
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Identify key IoT security measures

    Strong passwords, encryption, and updates protect devices and data.

  2. Step 2: Evaluate each option's impact

    Using unique strong passwords, enabling encryption, and updating devices regularly combines all best practices; others weaken security or are impractical.

  3. Final Answer:

    Use unique strong passwords, enable encryption, and update devices regularly -> Option B

  4. Quick Check:

    Strong passwords + encryption + updates = best IoT security [OK]
Quick Trick: Combine passwords, encryption, and updates for strong IoT security [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Thinking default passwords are safe
  • Disabling encryption to speed up devices
  • Ignoring updates or firewall importance

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