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Here's what smart home integrators should be doing for security (industry whitepaper)

Want to know what security standards system integraters *should* be doing? Here's the official whitepaper from the Consumer Technology Association.

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Daniel Bennett
June 13, 2022

Knowing is half the battle, right? The Consumer Technology Association wants professional system integrators to know how to secure the systems they’re installing so they put out this official whitepaper.

cdn.cta.tech/cta/media/media/membership/pdfs/connectedhomesecuritywp_final.pdf

connectedhomesecuritywp_final.pdf961.54 KB • PDF File

Print it out & hand it to your integrator along with a sharpened number 2 pencil and have them show you things like:

  • Changed default passwords

  • How to create a strong password

  • Separate Guest WiFi network with strong password & proper encryption

  • WiFi Protected Setup disabled

  • Audio Video and automation components with changed default passwords

  • Oh and about 17 more pages of important cybersecurity stuff like this…

If you’re concerned about your system’s security, get in touch at mtgtechnology.com. We’re here to help. - Daniel