Essential Cybersecurity Measures for Clients (a five-part series)

By: Rob Ziobro, VNFA Assistant Vice President, Technologies

As they say, you get what you pay for, so let’s discuss Public Wi-Fi this week and how it can be a potential pitfall. While convenient, public Wi-Fi networks can be risky. Hackers can intercept data transmitted over these networks, potentially compromising your personal information.

If you must use public Wi-Fi, consider using a virtual private network (VPN) to encrypt your data and maintain your privacy. VPN settings can be used on your laptops, as well as on iPhones and Androids. It is always better to take a few minutes to set up your connection than to leave yourself open in a public setting. Stay safe out there and check back next week for another topic.