Smart Home Security: Protecting Your Connected Home

Smart homes create new attack surfaces.

Vulnerable Devices

- Smart speakers (Alexa, Google)
- Security cameras
- Smart locks
- Thermostats
- Baby monitors
- Smart TVs

Common Attacks

- Default credential exploitation
- Man-in-the-middle
- Firmware vulnerabilities
- Voice command injection
- Privacy breaches

Protection

- Separate IoT network (VLAN)
- Change default passwords
- Regular firmware updates
- Disable unused features
- Router firewall rules