Dorm Room Cybersecurity Guide

Router passwords, smart devices, and roommate network hygiene for safer dorms.

Device inventory

List every device on your room network. Change default passwords on printers and smart speakers.

Phishing

Campus-themed phishing spikes during registration — verify links in the official student portal, not email alone.

Online safety

Protect Your Data on Campus & Abroad

Shared dorm and library Wi‑Fi can expose your traffic. A reputable VPN adds encryption when you study, travel, or access accounts away from home.

  • Secure Campus WiFi
  • Study Abroad Access
  • Device Protection
  • Identity Protection
Protect Your Privacy Online

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