Chapter 11. “They Couldn’t Hit an Elephant at This Distance”

“They couldn’t hit an elephant at this distance.” The last words of Major-General John Sedgewick, shot dead in front of his troops while defiantly strutting around in plain sight of the enemy line, berating their shooting abilities.

Complacency in home security is dangerous. A little hard work (and humility) can go a long way toward making yourself less of a target. Securing your home network does not have to be complicated. We have given you 10 solid tips for what to do, and most of them are pretty straightforward.

As a final note, it is important to understand that security threats and security tips are not a one-to-one mapping. In other words, each security tip helps protect against ...

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