Personal network segregation

Date and country of first publication

2012
United States

Definition

Personal network segregation refers to the practice of separating different types of devices or networks within a personal network in order to increase security and protect sensitive information.

There are several reasons why someone might choose to segregate their personal network:

1. Security: By segregating different devices or networks, if one device or network is compromised, it is less likely that the attacker can access other parts of the network. This helps to protect sensitive personal information such as financial data, personal photos, or personal documents.

2. Privacy: Segregating networks can also help protect your privacy by preventing different devices from communicating with each other or accessing certain resources. For example, you may segregate your smart home devices from your personal computers to prevent any potential data leakage or unauthorized access.

3. Bandwidth Management: Segregation can also be useful for managing network traffic and optimizing bandwidth. By separating devices or networks with high network usage from those with low usage, you can ensure that important activities, such as video streaming or gaming, are not slowed down by other devices.

4. Parental Controls: Segregating networks can be helpful in implementing parental controls. By setting up separate networks for children's devices, parents can apply content filters or time restrictions, limiting children's access to certain websites or apps.

There are different ways to implement network segregation, such as creating separate VLANs (Virtual Local Area Networks), using separate routers or access points, or utilizing network segmentation techniques provided by network security devices. The specific method used will depend on the complexity of the network setup and the desired level of segregation.

Notes

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Further reading

Ueno K.; Wright E.R.; Gayman M.D.; Mccabe J.M. (2012) "Segregation in gay, lesbian and bisexual youth's personal networks: Testing structural constraint, choice homophily and compartmentalization hypotheses", Social Forces, 90(3), pp. 971-991. . DOI: 10.1093/sf/sor022