Security Wireless and Networks for Small Business

Who it’s for

This program is for the person who looks after the office network, whether that is an owner, an office manager or an in-house generalist. You should be comfortable logging in to a router or Wi-Fi admin page, but you do not need networking certifications. We explain every setting before we ask you to change it.

• Small offices, retail shops, clinics and studios running their own Wi-Fi
• Businesses with guest Wi-Fi, smart TVs, cameras or other connected devices
• Teams with staff who connect from home or on the road
• Anyone preparing for an IT security audit or a cyber insurance questionnaire

What you’ll learn

Most small business networks are set up once and never revisited. This program walks you through a practical review of everything between your internet connection and your staff’s laptops, in the order that reduces the most risk first.

• How a typical small office network fits together, from modem to access point
• How to secure your router and firewall admin access and turn off risky features
• How to configure Wi-Fi properly, including WPA3 or WPA2, strong passphrases and guest networks
• How to separate staff devices, guests, payment systems and smart devices so one problem does not spread
• How to give remote staff secure access with a VPN or modern alternatives
• How to keep firmware updated and review logs without becoming a full-time network admin

How it works

Each module combines a short explanation video with a screen-by-screen configuration guide. Because every business uses different equipment, the guides focus on the settings to look for and what to set them to, with notes for the common router and access point types found in small offices. Where a change could interrupt your connection, we tell you in advance and suggest doing it after hours.

The final module is a guided walkthrough of a complete network review. You will fill in the network inventory template as you go, ending with a clear picture of what is connected and a short list of improvements. For extra background, our article on securing office Wi-Fi and networks pairs well with this program.

What you get

• About five hours of on-demand video lessons
• Step-by-step configuration guides for routers, firewalls and Wi-Fi
• A network inventory template and a network hardening checklist
• A guest and IoT network setup guide
• A certificate of completion
• 12 months of access, including content updates

If you would prefer an expert to review your network for you, our IT security audits and infrastructure consulting services can help. Questions before you buy? Book a free consultation through Get Started.