Cybersecurity for the Connected Home is a practical, step-by-step guide for parents seeking to protect their families in an increasingly connected household. As smart TVs, speakers, gaming consoles, tablets, and home automation systems become everyday fixtures, families face new risks to privacy, identity, and personal safety.
Written in clear, non-technical language, this book helps parents understand how home technology works, where common vulnerabilities exist, and how to secure devices without turning family life into a constant security exercise. The focus is on prevention, education, and building safe digital habits from an early age.
Inside the guide, parents will learn:
- How to secure home routers and Wi-Fi networks
- Best practices for protecting smart home and IoT devices
- How to manage passwords safely across the entire family
- Ways to protect children's digital identities and online footprints
- Security considerations for gaming consoles, tablets, and shared devices
- How to teach children basic cybersecurity awareness
- Simple routines to keep the connected home secure over time
This book is ideal for parents who want practical, realistic cybersecurity guidance that fits everyday family life—without fear, jargon, or unnecessary complexity.
