According to the 2014 Information Breaches Security Report, published by the UK Department for Business Innovation & Skills, nearly 8 out of 10 respondents indicate that their senior management places a high or very high priority on data security. No wonder, when you realize that the average cost of a security breach in a small organization amounts to at least £65k. In larger organizations this easily becomes a tenfold of this amount. Two simple measures can prevent this from happening to your company.

1. Customize admin passwords

The number one security measure when dealing with wireless networks is to change the default administrator password of your devices. Some claim that up to one third of IT professionals do not change the default administrator password on wireless routers. As a result, anyone with access to the configuration interface can change the settings on these devices.

2. Keep your firmware up to date

Security is also a key driver to keep the firmware of your electronic devices up to date. Installing the most recent firmware ensures you have the latest fixes and patches, significantly reducing the risk of security breaches.

But there’s another good reason to keep your devices up to date. Many companies, and Barco is one of them, bring new features and options to the market through firmware updates. The latest release of our ClickShare firmware, for instance, features brand-new APIs for easy integration with videoconferencing and room control systems.

In short, changing the admin passwords and making sure you have the latest firmware installed are two simple yet very effective ways to keep your wireless environment secure.