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    Should you be concerned about wireless security? Yes, at least according to Chris O'Ferrell, chief technology officer of wireless technology company Netsec.

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    Wi-Fi wireless technology offers inexpensive network access for employees working away from their desks. But is it also the ultimate cloaking device for hackers?

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    Finding out where a network is most vulnerable can give you an honest look at the situation. How can penetration testing assist.

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    Properly securing a wireless access point means closing it off the network - but this is often easier said than done.

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    In the name of education, Microsoft invites security researchers to infiltrate Windows systems.

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    An optical antenna that uses a geometrically shaped lens promises to bring greater security to wireless networks for businesses, according to British scientists.

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    When employees leave the business, they often take with them the firm's most precious assets -- the mission critical data that runs the business -- from customer account data to sales and inventory data, to confidential business intelligence.

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