Written by: Ashutosh Pudasaini - 22002, Grade XI
Posted on: 24 January, 2021
The Internet has become an inseparable part of our lives. We are more connected to each other now than ever before. It has been possible due to the introduction of Wireless Fidelity more commonly known as Wi-Fi. We usually access the internet in our home, office, or anywhere private and it's secure, it's easy to connect to, and it's relatively uncongested. However the same cannot be said for Public Wifi Networks. Firstly You have No idea who set it up, You have no idea who is using it and most importantly, you have no idea how secure it is. When in Airports or Coffee shops it's better to use your smartphone as a hotspot instead. But for the times that's not practical or even possible. Recently there has been an increasing trend of public networks being turned into Enterprise Network Systems where the network will ask you your name or your phone number in return giving you internet access, while this is secured compared to its predecessor however not secure enough for you blindly trusting it. When using public networks keep your guard up.
