Homes & Small Businesses Network security tips

1. A basic firewall or a unified threat management system. 
2. For Windows users, basic Antivirus software. An anti-spyware program would also be a good idea. There are many other types of antivirus or anti-spyware programs out there to be considered. 
3. When using a wireless connection, use a robust password. Also try to use the strongest security supported by your wireless devices, such as WPA2 with AES encryption. 
4. If using Wireless: Change the default SSID network name, also disable SSID Broadcast; as this function is unnecessary for home use. (However, many security experts consider this to be relatively useless).[5] 
5. Enable MAC Address filtering to keep track of all home network MAC devices connecting to your router. 
6. Assign STATIC IP addresses to network devices. 
7. Disable ICMP ping on router. 
8. Review router or firewall logs to help identify abnormal network connections or traffic to the Internet. 
9. Use passwords for all accounts. 
10. For Windows users, Have multiple accounts per family member and use non-administrative accounts for day-to-day activities. 
11. Disable the guest account[citation needed] 
12. Raise awareness about information security to children