The latest CEDIA white paper tackles the topic of home network security, the latest in ongoing efforts to keep members and the industry informed on emerging trends and offer learning opportunities addressing critical topics.
Titled "Securing the Residential Network," the white paper points out how in-home networks are at serious risk of being hacked. Networking technology is often referred to as "the backbone of the connected home," and is cited as a leading area of growth in the residential technology industry.
The white paper examines the components making LANs, the roles each play in security and the possible weaknesses of current technologies. In addition, it takes a deep dive into facets including information security, grades or classes of LANs, the use of network hardware in securing the LAN, passwords and authentication, and network devices.
"In the age of the Internet of Things, residential networks and connected devices have a greater and greater potential to be exploited," the association says. "This white paper involves a comprehensive overview of a multitude of factors that integrators must consider when working to button up in-home networks from unwanted vulnerabilities. We also address terms and subjects that should be top of mind."
Members can download the full portfolio of CEDIA white papers from the organisation website.
