WLANs continue to proliferate on corporate networks, yet there's still a lot of confusion over WLAN security measures and the various implementations of the 802.11 protocol.
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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.
WLANs continue to proliferate on corporate networks, yet there's still a lot of confusion over WLAN security measures and the various implementations of the 802.11 protocol.
Wireless security is a complicated topic, and one that requires much education and know-how. Unfortunately, this education is largely lacking, according to experts.
Finding out where a network is most vulnerable can give you an honest look at the situation. How can penetration testing assist.
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.
Now that wireless is becoming technologically and financially competitive with its wired equivalents, the strongest argument of all to cut the cable is convenience. New standards in speed make wireless networking a valid choice.
Tracking down wireless hackers is getting easier, but there are still bugs to work out.
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.
Everybody's going wireless—even those intruders who are after your precious data. Here's how to stop them.
The spread of convenient wireless LANs has delighted hackers, who find many WLANs vulnerable. Managing and securing a wireless network is therefore vital, but rarely done well. ZDNet Australia compares the offerings from AirDefense and AirMagnet.
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. We look at six different options.
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