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The Michigan High-Speed Internet Office (MIHI) recently conducted the BEAD Benefit of the Bargain round in accordance with National Telecommunications Information Agency (NTIA) guidelines. MIHI is currently reviewing over 800 applications covering thousands of broadband serviceable locations across Michigan. MIHI is currently scoring and deconflicting applications and completing the process of notifying preliminarily-selected subgrantees. Subgrantee selection results will be made public when MIHI releases a draft version of the BEAD Final Proposal for public comment, which is anticipated in the near future. MIHI anticipates a final proposal that will bring thousands of Michiganders online and move the state closer to universal availability of broadband coverage.
A guest network is a separate Wi-Fi connection you can offer to visitors. It can also be used to keep less secure devices like smart thermostats or doorbells away from your main network. While convenient, an unsecured guest network can allow criminals to spy on your internet use, steal data or even take control of connected devices.
The Michigan Cyber Command Center (MC3) recommends the following best practices to reduce these risks:
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Set a long and complex password with numbers, upper and lower-case letters, special characters and spaces.
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Turn on firewalls, keep logs of network activity and limit what devices can connect.
If you do not need a guest network, consider disabling it entirely or at least blocking access to other devices in your home. For more cyber security tips and information, visit the MC3 website.
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