I had no idea about security before this class however my husband did since he has a business. We use Norton to protect are computers and make sure that nothing stays open are wireless connection has a pass word that you have to have to get into it.
The security measures that are available are firewalls password protection email scanning and installing different security programs such as Norton, Mcfee, or Spy Sweeper. Using all of these or some of these will help with the protection of your wireless network and your personal information.
The wireless network that James tapped into did not have a security system such as Norton or one of the other ones. They also did not have a password securing there system. The person should have installed a security system and taken the other safety measures to protect them from someone tapping into the network they use.
I think that any security measure you take is important this days since more people are using the internet to pay bills shop and do their banking. Having the password securing the system is my