--- title: ImOn Insider | security description: security | The ImOn Insider blog is your go to resource to maximize your ImOn experience through actionable, relevant content on Internet and cable TV trends, insights, news and tips. --- [![ImOn Logo](https://blog.imon.net/hubfs/2020/logo.png)](https://blog.imon.net/) ![](https://blog.imon.net/hubfs/2020/phone-icon.png)319.200.6300 Menu - [Residential](http://imon.net/residential) ## [Residential](http://imon.net/residential) Everything you need at the price you deserve. ![](https://blog.imon.net/hubfs/2020/menu-residential.jpg) - [Cedar Rapids Metro](https://imon.net/residential/cedar-rapids-metro) - [Iowa City](https://imon.net/residential/iowa-city) - [Dubuque](https://imon.net/residential/dubuque) - [Address Finder](https://imon.net/address-finder) - [Speed Analyzer](https://imon.net/speed_analyzer/speed_analyzer) - [Business Services](http://imon.net/business) ## [Business Services](http://imon.net/business) Your business. 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Thank you! - [FAQs](http://imon.net/support/faqs) - [Payment Options](http://imon.net/support/payment-options) - [Understanding Your Bill](http://imon.net/support/understanding-your-bill) - [Refer-a-Friend](http://imon.net/support/refer-friend) ## Customer Care Call Center - Residential Customers [**319-298-6484**](tel:319-298-6484) - Cedar Rapids Business [**319-261-2249**](tel:319-261-2249) - Iowa City Business [**319-261-4610**](tel:319-261-4610) - Dubuque Business **[563-239-9150](tel:563-239-9150)** - After Hours [**319-298-6484**](tel:319-298-6484) # ImOn Insider ## [Protect Your Data and Privacy Online](https://blog.imon.net/protect-your-data-and-privacy-online) Posted by [ImOn Communications](https://blog.imon.net/author/imon-communications) on Jan 27, 2023 4:22:34 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Protect Your Data and Privacy with These Simple Guidelines](https://blog.imon.net/hubfs/Cyber%20Security%20Carousel.jpg)](https://blog.imon.net/protect-your-data-and-privacy-online) Online data consists of your search history, your online activity, and personal information. Your online data is generated by browsing history, online purchases, social media activity, emails, and much more. With so much sensitive personal data stored online and on your devices, hacking and data leaks are a real threat, but some routine security practices can help keep you and your information safe. Here are some great tips to keep yourself protected online: [Read More](https://blog.imon.net/protect-your-data-and-privacy-online) Topics: [ImOn Communications](https://blog.imon.net/tag/imon-communications), [Computers](https://blog.imon.net/tag/computers), [Internet](https://blog.imon.net/tag/internet), [technology](https://blog.imon.net/tag/technology), [security](https://blog.imon.net/tag/security) ## [Tech the Halls: Top Tech Gifts of 2022!](https://blog.imon.net/top-tech-gifts-of-2022) Posted by [ImOn Communications](https://blog.imon.net/author/imon-communications) on Dec 20, 2022 10:06:36 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Wrapped tech gifts](https://blog.imon.net/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/GettyImages-615424056.jpg)](https://blog.imon.net/top-tech-gifts-of-2022) ``` ```   ‘Tis the season to start your holiday shopping and trying to find that perfect gift for everyone on your list. No matter who you are shopping for, here are a few fun and useful tech gift ideas that anyone would be happy to see under the tree.   [Read More](https://blog.imon.net/top-tech-gifts-of-2022) Topics: [Internet](https://blog.imon.net/tag/internet), [Apps](https://blog.imon.net/tag/apps), [technology](https://blog.imon.net/tag/technology), [security](https://blog.imon.net/tag/security), [Holidays](https://blog.imon.net/tag/holidays) ## [What is a VPN and Why Should I Use One?](https://blog.imon.net/what-is-a-vpn-and-why-should-i-use-one) Posted by [ImOn Communications](https://blog.imon.net/author/imon-communications) on Aug 17, 2022 9:54:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![What VPN?](https://blog.imon.net/hubfs/social-suggested-images/Blue%20Illustration%20Internet%20Security%20Instagram%20Post.png)](https://blog.imon.net/what-is-a-vpn-and-why-should-i-use-one) With many of us working from home over the past two years, you may have had to use something called a VPN. But what exactly is a VPN and why should you use it? [Read More](https://blog.imon.net/what-is-a-vpn-and-why-should-i-use-one) Topics: [Computers](https://blog.imon.net/tag/computers), [Internet](https://blog.imon.net/tag/internet), [technology](https://blog.imon.net/tag/technology), [Wi-Fi](https://blog.imon.net/tag/wi-fi), [security](https://blog.imon.net/tag/security) ## [Techy Gift Ideas for High School Grads](https://blog.imon.net/techy-gift-ideas-for-high-school-grads) Posted by [ImOn Communications](https://blog.imon.net/author/imon-communications) on May 4, 2022 4:17:07 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.imon.net/hubfs/Technology%20for%20grads.jpg)](https://blog.imon.net/techy-gift-ideas-for-high-school-grads) Graduations are right around the corner. Whether your graduate is college-bound or headed into the workforce, there’s at least one tech gadget they’ve had their eyes on. We’ve rounded up a list of the best Gen Z-approved tech essentials, so you can congratulate their hard work with a gift that’s equally fun and practical. [Read More](https://blog.imon.net/techy-gift-ideas-for-high-school-grads) Topics: [Computers](https://blog.imon.net/tag/computers), [Internet](https://blog.imon.net/tag/internet), [technology](https://blog.imon.net/tag/technology), [School](https://blog.imon.net/tag/school), [security](https://blog.imon.net/tag/security), [Holidays](https://blog.imon.net/tag/holidays) ## [Tips and Tools to Keep Your Home Secure](https://blog.imon.net/tips-and-tools-to-keep-your-home-secure) Posted by [ImOn Communications](https://blog.imon.net/author/imon-communications) on Sep 16, 2021 3:20:48 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.imon.net/hubfs/Tips%20and%20tools%20to%20secure%20your%20home%20-%20sept%20221.png)](https://blog.imon.net/tips-and-tools-to-keep-your-home-secure) Your home is your family’s safe space. Knowing what to look for when it comes to alarms, cameras, and security systems for your home can give you piece of mind and make your family even safer. Looking for ways to improve your home’s security? Let’s review some of the choices you have when it comes to affordable and reliable residential Wi-Fi security systems, as well as information on how/where to report any suspicious activity in your neighborhood. Most Wi-Fi security systems recommend an internet speed of 1-2mbps for each camera unit. By choosing [ImOn’s high speed Internet](https://www.imon.net/residential) for your home you’ll be certain to have high quality streaming camera footage and security alerts whether you’re at home, work, on the road, or even if you finally decide to take that vacation you’ve been planning for years. ImOn also offers no data caps, so your security camera surveillance footage will never stop alerting you to potential threats due to data usage. 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