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- wi-fi security for the road warrior; revisited
- I recently penned a "10 thing" post called "10 Wi-Fi security tips for the road warrior" and TechRepublic member DonnaKline responded with an excellent observation: "The point of varying the level of security required by location might have been stressed more, especially for those of us who are less...
- Tags: VPN, Internet, Advisor, Wi-Fi Security, Security Zone, Wireless LANs, Wireless Security, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Security, Michael Kassner
- Blog posts 2008-04-28
- wi-fi security for road warriors: On-line banking
- TechRepublic members are asking some excellent questions on how to ensure secure Wi-Fi connections while traveling. As an occasional road warrior, I have garnered a great deal of respect for the serious road warriors and their ingenuity, committing their hard-earned advice to memory. In appreciation, I'd like to return the...
- Tags: Bank, Web Server, Tunnel, Banking, Server, Wi-Fi, SSL, Web Browser, Wi-Fi Security, Option, Ssl/Tls, Authentication/Encryption, Network Security, Security, Networking, Michael Kassner
- Blog posts 2008-05-01
- 10 wi-fi security tips for road warriors
- Road warriors have to be creative. Besides their normal work, they are asked to maintain an almost continuous electronic presence while away from their office or home -- and that can mean dealing with unknown and possibly hostile Wi-Fi networks. Michael Kassner offers some simple tips to help mobile workers...
- Tags: Road, Worker, Wi-Fi Security, Michael Kassner, Wireless LANs, Wireless Security, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Security
- Download resources 2008-04-09
- 10 wi-fi security tips for road warriors
- Wi-Fi security is a popular topic these days, and the "best approach" is being vigorously debated on many forums, including TechRepublic's. One fact I discerned from reading the various forum posts is that there are many opinions as to what's required to securely associate with unknown and possibly hostile Wi-Fi...
- Tags: VPN, Notebook, Network, Wi-Fi Network, Road, Wi-Fi Security, IronKey, Wireless LANs, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Networking, Security, Michael Kassner
- Blog posts 2008-04-09
- wi-fi security is always one step behind
- Maintaining security is the irresolvable angst that all network—wired and wireless—administrators feel. So why focus on Wi-Fi security? To explain, I wanted to highlight a very interesting chat transcript about wireless security on NetworkWorld. The chat features an electronic hero/mentor of mine and renowned wireless security expert, Joshua Wright. The...
- Tags: Attacker, Associated Press, SSID, Authentication, Tool, Wi-Fi Security, Attack, PEAP, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Security, Michael Kassner
- Blog posts 2008-03-03
- Big brother approach also helps wi-fi security
- In my last post, Knowing location increases 802.11 network security, I explored several innovations that are leveling the playing field-security-wise-between wired and wireless network implementation. Now I would like to talk about how location-based security and the technology behind it will help make managing the corporate wireless network simpler and...
- Tags: Asset, Network, WLAN, Location, Wi-Fi Security, Wireless Network, ID, AeroScout, Ekahau, Wi-Fi, Wireless LANs, Wireless, Networking, Security, Michael Kassner
- Blog posts 2007-12-04
- 10 WiFi security tips
- #10 made me chuckleI think that the mistaken recommendation to only use public networks if encrypted stems from a general misunderstanding of how wireless encryption works.RE: 10 WiFi security tipsI take these tips and go one step further by mounting grounded foil near the antennas to prevent a usable signal...
- Tags: Wireless security, Wireless LANs, Sterling "Chip" Camden, Wi-Fi security, Wi-Fi
- Discussion threads 2007-11-19
- 10 wi-fi security tips
- Wireless networking can be kind of scary from a security standpoint. It opens up whole new attack vectors that were not present with wired network infrastructures. That doesn't mean you can't do it securely, however, and I aim to give you some ideas that can help you in...
- Tags: WPA, WEP, Network, Technology, Encryption, Wi-Fi Security, Wireless Network, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Networking, Security, Chad Perrin
- Blog posts 2007-11-19
- Why VPN can't replace wi-fi security
- VPN security shouldn't be a substitute for good Wi-Fi security, but some VPN supporters continue to argue for a VPN-only alternative. George Ou looks at the details of VPN and Wi-Fi security and explains the role each architecture is designed to play. This information is also available online in...
- Tags: Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Security, Wireless Security, VPNs, Network Security, Wireless LANs, Telecommunications, Networking, Security, Wireless
- Download resources 2007-05-14
- JiWire Toolbar for Internet Explorer (exe)
- Find, secure, and monitor your Wi-Fi connection right from your IE Web browser. JiWire's Toolbar enables you to quickly search an online or offline worldwide hotspot directory, protect your Wi-Fi connection with Wi-Fi security, and monitor your connection status (signal strength, SSID, and level of security), all from the convenience...
- Tags: Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web Browser, Wi-Fi Security, JiWire Toolbar, Wireless LANs, Wireless Security, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Web Browsers, Security, Internet
- Software downloads 2006-09-04
- What would be the best WiFi security software?
- Hiya ya all.I was wondering what you people think is the best WIFI network blocker? I have PC-Cillin that i am trying out but it keeps saying I have people on my network; tho, there is a red "X". Are they actually still on my wifi? I...
- Tags: Wireless LANs, Wireless security, software, THANAT0S, wireless, Wi-Fi, network, Wi-Fi security
- Discussion threads 2007-05-16
- The Bell Labs Security Framework: Making the Case for End-to-End wi-fi security
- As discussed in this paper, most of the security vulnerabilities in Wi-Fi networks can be addressed with the available protocols and security mechanisms and a reasonably secure Wi-Fi network with an acceptable level of risk for most enterprises can be deployed. To achieve this, IT organizations need a mechanism that...
- Tags: AT&T Bell Laboratories, Wi-Fi Security, Wireless LANs, Wi-Fi, Security, Wireless
- White papers 2006-09-01
- Why VPN can't replace wi-fi security
- Nice clear articleThanks for a really clear article George - I liked the hammer and screwdriver analogy too. You've piqued my interest in switched WiFi architecture too - have you written anything about this yet?Very NiceI really like this article and how you use the analogy. Are VPN advocates...
- Tags: VPNs, Wireless LANs, Network security, Wireless security, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, timmorton, VPN, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi security
- Discussion threads 2007-05-15
- Why VPN can't replace wi-fi security
- Every time the subject of wireless LAN security comes up, people ask me about VPN as a solution for securing Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi is the common marketing name for 802.11 wireless LANs). Ive always told people that VPN security shouldnt be a substitute for good Wi-Fi security and I even...
- Tags: Security, Networking, Mobile/Wireless, Infrastructure
- Blog posts 2007-05-12
- Major wi-fi security Crisis Looming...
- There's a storm brewing, and although we have only seen the first signs, she's gonna be a whopper! I'm talking about what I call the "Wi-Fi Security Crisis", and if you don't know what it is, better read on...Q: Would you let a terrorist walk in off the street and...
- Tags: WIRELESS, Marty R. Milette, Wi-Fi security, access point, HotSpot, Wi-Fi
- Discussion threads 2007-04-28
- wi-fi security Issues Up Close
- A person can read and read about Wi-Fi security, but nothing will get the point across as efficiently as actually seeing what eavesdroppers can see on an "Unsecured wireless network." Understanding the importance of securing a wireless network requires a person to be aware of the issues resulting from not...
- Tags: Network, Jupitermedia Corp., Wi-Fi Security, Wireless Network, Wireless Security, Wireless LANs, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Security
- White papers 2006-05-23
- wi-fi security: The Opportunities and Challenges Associated With Wi-Fi Deployment
- Public and private sector IT managers are constantly dealing with growth and change. Today's institutional networks are comprised of infrastructure, hardware and software from multiple vendors. These networks are stretched to meet organizational business demands, increase end-user productivity and do it all without compromising IT security. It's a difficult job...
- Tags: Senforce Technologies, Wi-Fi Technology, Wi-Fi Security, Wireless LANs, Wi-Fi, Wireless
- White papers 2005-05-01
- Understanding the Basics of wi-fi security: Threats, Deterrents, and Best Practices for Keeping Your Information Safe
- Wi-Fi networking is inherently insecure. Network is designed to connect you to a local network or the Internet - not to keep your particular information away from the eyes of others. Wi-Fi and its latest security and encryption updates described in this white paper try to protect network access but...
- Tags: Network, Wi-Fi Networking, Best Practice, Encryption, Wi-Fi Security, Wireless LANs, Wi-Fi, Networking, Wireless, Security
- White papers 2005-03-17
- Practical WiFi Security
- Wi-Fi is an abbreviation for wireless Fidelity and is used to refer generically to any type of wireless network based on the IEEE 802.11 standard. Wi-Fi offers users easy wireless network set-up, access, and use. But because the standard was designed with only limited security capabilities - basically, to foil...
- Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., Wi-Fi Security, Wireless LANs, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Security
- White papers 2005-01-13
- Worried about wi-fi security?
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- Tags: Wireless LANs, NETWORKING, LANs, Wi-Fi security, network, wireless, security, Wi-Fi
- Technical articles 2005-01-19
