Until recently, it's been difficult to use the words "secure" and "wireless" in the same sentence. Recent developments mean that's no longer the case. ZDNet Australia looks at six different options.
Despite a rocky beginning, intrusion detection and prevention systems are an important part of any security arsenal. We road-test six hardware and software-based systems.
Securing the enterprise is more important than ever when building wireless networks. Here are the top five things not to do to ensure your networks are secure.
Can a Pringles can be used as an antenna by hackers? Answers to this and more in our special wireless guide. Additional reading: The connection conundrum: 3G or Wi-Fi?
Just because your company hasn't deployed wireless networks doesn't mean you shouldn't be concerned with at least one form of wireless security: prevention of rogue access points.
Mobility comes at a price. There are some fundamental guidelines that need to be followed for secure wireless networking. Additional reading: WLAN Resource Centre
Mesh technology allows new wireless networks to be created, or existing WLANs to be extended, without needing a wired connection to each base station. Additional reading: WLAN Resource Centre
Netgear's FWG114P wireless access point/router/firewall/print server is a great all-in-one device for those planning to set up a home office.
Wi-Fi security tools and sound fundamental practices can help safeguard your wireless transmissions from a growing band of hi-tech thieves known as war drivers. Additional reading: Wireless computing 101
Wireless networks are particularly vulnerable to security breaches and attacks because the signal is wide open so how to keep an eye on your wireless network? Also, is Wireless computing your IT priority?
Nearly all versions of Internet Explorer need to be updated to fix critical flaws released in Security Bulletin MS03-048. Plus, there's bulletin MS03-049, which reveals a new flaw in the Workstation service of two versions of Windows.
In recent months, wireless networks have received a boost as products based on the 802.11g standard--capable of 54Mbps--have come into the mainstream. Are you ready for fast wireless?
Administrators who manage wireless LANs need to prepare for the standard security changes that are coming with Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) and a similar standard that is forthcoming from the IEEE. Here's a look at the fine print.
802.11i is currently nearing completion and it adds two main blocks of improvements, improved security for data in transit, and better control of who can use a network.
Wireless security is a complicated topic, and one that requires much education and know-how. Unfortunately, this education is largely lacking, according to experts.
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