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A new attack that can compromise the encryption cipher used on wireless networks has many users and security experts questioning the future of a technology that has long been touted as the future of enterprise computing.
To address problems with weak WEP encryption, the IEEE has introduced the gold standard for wireless security: 802.1x and EAP. You can now manage and distribute keys on a user- and session-level basis.
Security fears and general laziness are the main obstacles blocking the widespread adoption of wireless networks, according to analysts.
The money being spent on the rollout of 802.11b networks has been compared to the excesses of the dot-com boom, with Wi-Fi tipped to play second fiddle to Bluetooth.
Wireless security is a complicated topic, and one that requires much education and know-how. Unfortunately, this education is largely lacking, according to experts.
Mobility comes at a price. There are some fundamental guidelines that need to be followed for secure wireless networking. Additional reading: WLAN Resource Centre
Everybody's going wireless—even those intruders who are after your precious data. Here's how to stop them.
Security fears and general laziness are the main obstacles blocking the widespread adoption of wireless networks, according to analysts.
The money being spent on the rollout of 802.11b networks has been compared to the excesses of the dot-com boom, with Wi-Fi tipped to play second fiddle to Bluetooth.
The words "wireless" and "security" usually don't fit into a sentence without a wry chuckle added in there. A new generation of wireless security devices aims to change that perception.
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