Question

Running a public network internet connection can be a heavy risk since it allows a number of unknown and anonymous devices to come into the organization and potentially cause havoc on the network. How would you control access to such a connection?

Answer 1

ANSWER:

GIVEN THAT:

(A). It becomes easy to fetch the details like the user name and password when connected to the public network internet. Even when many routers which are wireless has firewall to protect but still stealing becomes easy when one is connected to a public network and the data is at risk.

(B).There is another risk called as HoneyPot where the hackers use their own password or wifi to connect which will help them grab the data which are confidential.

(C).Brute-force/ cracking attack, war driving, karma attack and Wifi-Sniffing are some of the common attacks when connected to public network.

TO PREVENT FROM BEING HACKED AND CONTROL THE ACCESS OF SUCH CONNECTION:

1) Check the network that one is being connected to

2) Automatic connect to the any public network should be set to off.

3) Connections should be made via HTTPS which would encrypt the data if send or received. Use of VPN is advisable over HTTPS.

4) Use of two factor authentication services which would need password and code is a good way to secure the information from getting hacked.

5) Turning off the public network sharing while one is connected to an unsecure network

6) Keeping the firewall enabled is advisable

7) For any sensitive operation using a secure website is needed.

8) One must keep the Wi-Fi turned off

9) Updating and patching is necessary

10) An updated antivirus would help.

11) Securing the browser before one goes online