Explore the steps to secure a Raspberry Pi home monitoring system in this 36-minute conference talk from LASCON 2017. Delve into the security considerations for DIY home automation projects using Raspberry Pi, starting with an Adafruit home monitoring project as a base. Learn about GPIO layout, software installation, Pi connectivity, settings configuration, firewall setup, and service status monitoring. Gain valuable insights on enhancing the security of your Raspberry Pi-based home automation projects, addressing an often overlooked aspect of these popular DIY endeavors.