TAC-TECHS: Networking & Routers 101

Home and small-business networks are often poorly secured by default. This session covers networking fundamentals with a focus on practical security and resilience.

Why This Matters

Understanding these tools and concepts improves reliability, security, and effectiveness in real-world civilian communication scenarios.

What We’ll Cover

- How home networks function
- Common vulnerabilities in consumer routers
- Basic router hardening
- VPN fundamentals
- Cloud vs local storage considerations

Who Should Attend

No experience required. This session is suitable for beginners and anyone interested in preparedness and communications.

What to Bring

This session will be taught using primarily Ubiquiti Unifi as example equipment. The concepts cross over to all brands of network equipment, but Unifi is the easiest prosumer (pro consumer) grade equipment that remains affordable.

No equipment required. Optional personal devices for note-taking or discussion.

Session Details

Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026
Format: Virtual (Microsoft Teams)
Duration: 3–4 hours
Cost: $20
Experience Level: No experience required

All TAC-TECHS content is intended for lawful civilian use.