Cyberdudebivash

  TL;DR  Pick the right system: decide between pro-installed/monitored (hands-off), DIY with monitoring (flexible, cheaper), or local-storage/no-subscription (privacy-first). Major 2025 roundups consistently feature ADT, Vivint, SimpliSafe, Ring/ADT Self Setup, and others—use our matrix below. SafeHome.org +2 PCWorld +2 Lock down Wi-Fi: use a modern router, WPA3 only , auto-updates on, and separate networks for primary, guests, and IoT devices. (Yes, segmentation at home is recommended by NSA/CISA.) U.S. Department of War +1 Camera & sensor hygiene: prefer vendors that offer local storage or end-to-end encrypted video , and turn on two-factor authentication for every account. Consumer Reports’ 2025 testing lists strong camera options across Arlo, Blink, Eufy, Lorex, Ring, TP-Link, Wyze, etc. Consumer Reports Go passwordless where possible: adopt passkeys for key accounts (Google/Apple/Microsoft, banks) to cut phishing risk. Adoption is accelerating in...