“Wireless networks transmit data over radio waves, which can potentially be intercepted. As a result, an unprotected wireless network is like an unlocked door–and too many small businesses are leaving their doors wide open.

By year’s end, about 75 percent of businesses with 1,000 employees or less will have wireless networks, according to research firm Gartner. Only half of all wireless networks are protected.”

You don’t have to be a “techie” to be concerned about security. The hacking of wireless networks is real. As wireless technology becomes more popular, the potential for abuse and crime will rise with it.

Here are steps you can take to secure your wireless network:

• Change your device’s default password.
• Change the default SSID.
• Don’t broadcast the SSID.
• Use encryption.
• Give off-site users a virtual private network (VPN) connection.
• Keep your wireless hardware’s firmware updated.
• Enable MAC address filtering.
• Set a wireless policy.
• Get help if you need it.
• Stay up to date.

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