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Setting up a Raspberry Pi for my model train layout opened my eyes to network security
Honestly, I was just trying to control the lights and signals with a simple web interface. Tbh, I didn't know that leaving default passwords on the Pi could let anyone access my home network. Ngl, I learned to set up a firewall and use strong, unique passwords for all devices. Now my hobby project is way safer from online threats.
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the_rowan8mo ago
Don't forget physical access to the Pi itself.
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alex_white8mo ago
Where do you guys stash yours? I hid mine on a shelf inside my furnace closet, figured nobody ever looks in there.
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tessalopez8mo ago
Yeah the physical access thing is key. What do you do if someone actually finds the pi though, like a cleaner or a guest poking around? Hiding it is one step, but if they unplug it or take the sd card you're still screwed. I have mine in a locked project box bolted to a shelf, feels a bit extra but at least it's not just sitting there. How do you guys deal with that risk?
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shane5878mo ago
True lol, hiding the Pi itself is half the battle. Mine's tucked in a closet behind some old board games, way harder to find than any password.
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