Cameras, printers and other devices.
WHAT THIS COVERS
Network printers Security cameras Smart devices Anything else connected
WHY IT MATTERS
Such devices frequently ship with weak defaults and are rarely updated.
WHAT TO DO
Change default credentials Apply firmware updates Disable remote access unless needed Place them on a separate network where practical
THE CAMERA POINT
Internet-accessible cameras with default credentials are routinely found and viewed.
Change the credentials and restrict access.
THE PRINTER POINT
Network printers store documents and frequently expose administrative interfaces.
Secure the interface and clear stored jobs.
WHAT TO AVOID
Connecting equipment to the internet because it can be Devices from unknown manufacturers with no update record
WHAT TO REVIEW
What is connected to your network.
WHAT TO REMOVE
Anything connected that need not be.
WHAT TO ASK BEFORE BUYING
Whether the manufacturer provides security updates, and for how long.