Can an original 2022 Asus Wrt be safe?

[Tech9]

Plenty of models with about the same security updates at about the same time. Like the recent firmware release round for almost all popular models.

 

[lenovomen]

Plenty of models with about the same security updates at about the same time. Like the recent firmware release round for almost all popular models.

I see. Let me put the question another way. Is it worth switching from tuf3000v2 to AX58U or is using TUF with gnuton Merlin the same safe option as axu58u with factory fresh firmware updates?

 

[Tech9]

You already asked about TUF-AX3000 (V2) vs RT-AX58U (V2) and got an answer.

Can an original 2022 Asus Wrt be safe?

Hello, If the firmware on the Asus website was last updated in 2022, is it safe? Or is it recommended to install the Merlin version instead? Does it affect your safe operation?

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You already asked about Asuswrt vs Asuswrt-Merlin security and got an answer.

Is the Merlin firmware more secure than the factory?

Hi, Is the Merlin firmware more secure than the factory because it contains more security updates? If my router has not received an update since 2023, am I better off with Merlin because it is more secure? What is the reason for this? The continuous, regular kernel updates? Or why is it more...

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The biggest security risk on a home network is the user. The lower educated how to protect him(her)self the worse. Statistically >90% of security issues originate from inside the network. Clicking on a link, downloading something, opening email attachment, new no-name IoT with cloud control, etc.

 

[RMerlin]

I can suggest Fortinet FortiGate

Vulnerabilities impacting Fortinet FortiOS – Update 1 - Canadian Centre for Cyber Security

Vulnerabilities impacting Fortinet FortiOS – Update 1

www.cyber.gc.ca

Nothing is "safe" anymore...

The only way to have a "safe" router is to secure it yourself. Limit exposure to a reliable VPN service, and use strong passwords. And apparently "SSL VPN" used by Fortinet cannot qualify as safe according to this security bulletin. OpenVPN, Wireguard and Strongswan seem to be more reliable, the first one having even been through actual code audit a few years ago.

 

[Tech9]

Nothing is "safe" anymore...

Get 3-4 different firewalls, subscribe to the news feed, switch quickly when needed...

The only way to have a "safe" router is to secure it yourself.

This is correct, but @lenovomen won't like the way most business networks are set.