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- Should providers of unsecure Wi-Fi hotspots be fined?
- I'm sure we have all seen groups of college students, business people, teenagers, even senior citizens all using their laptops to surf the web using the wireless networks available in places like Starbucks, public libraries, shopping malls, and other retail stores. These wireless networks employ no encryption or security...
- Tags: laptop computer, security, Why Me Worry?, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi hotspot, wireless, wireless network security
- Discussion threads 2006-09-20
- An overview of securing wireless networks
- Wireless network security holes and initial plugsWireless network security is becoming an issue of national importance, as evidenced by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s announcement in November to hold a December workshop to analyze security and other issues surrounding wireless Internet access.Security concerns have already become a key issue for...
- Tags: Wi-Fi, LANs, Wireless LANs, Wireless Network Security, Dawn Marie Yankeelov, wireless, security, authentication, WLAN, wireless network, LAN, network
- Technical articles 2000-12-06
Additional Resources
- Seven Security Problems Revisited: Using a Wireless Analyzer to Address Security Vulnerabilities for 802.11a and 802.11b Radio Bands
- As with any other type of network, an analyzer is one of the first purchases that a wireless network administrator should make. In addition to the traditional functions of protocol analysis and diagnostic tool, wireless network analyzers can be used to address many of the security concerns that may...
- Tags: Security, IEEE 802.11, Network, Vulnerability, Radio, Wireless Network, Wi-Fi, Wireless
- White papers 2002-12-01
- Wireless Data Security
- Wireless Wide Area Networks WAN are a popular method of wirelessly accessing data over the Internet. A major concern for many corporate users of wireless WANs is data security and how to protect data that is transmitted over these wireless networks. There are many features of these wireless networks, which...
- Tags: Security, Network, Wireless Network, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Networking
- White papers 2003-09-04
- Have Wireless Networks Surpassed the Security of Wired Networks?
- Wireless networks have long been known for being insecure. However, there has been so much emphasis on wireless network security, that in some ways, wireless network security is now better than the security used for wired networks. This paper explains why this is the case and how to apply some...
- Tags: Network, Wireless Network, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Security, Networking
- White papers 2005-03-22
- Secure your small office or home wireless network
- Wireless networks represent one of the greatest advances in networking in recent years, particularly for small office or home users who want to share their Internet connection without having to run network cabling through the floors and walls. Unfortunately, if not properly secured, wireless networks also represent an...
- Tags: Security, Network, Small Office, Wireless Network, Wi-Fi, Wireless
- Book chapters 2007-01-30
- Expert Zone Support Webcast: How to Set Up WPA-Based Wireless Security on a Home Network
- This webcast explains how to help secure a wireless network using the latest wireless security standards. The webcast explains how to set up WPA-based wireless security and use other techniques to help keep a wireless network as secure as can be possible. The webcast will also explain how to improve...
- Tags: WPA, Webcast, Network, Home Network, Wireless Security, Wi-Fi, Wireless
- Webcasts
- 5 Practical Steps to Secure Your Wireless LAN
- The attention on the pitfalls of wireless LANs has inspired enterprises to ban wireless LANs altogether. However, security conscious enterprises are fortifying their wireless LANs with a layered approach to security that includes, Discovery of rogue access points and vulnerabilities, Access point security; Encryption & authentication (which may include a...
- Tags: WLAN, LANs, Wireless LANs, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Networking, Security
- White papers 2003-03-14
- Best Practices for Outdoor Wireless Security
- This paper describes security best practices for deploying an outdoor wireless LAN. In general, the Cisco Self-Defending Network strategy addresses the outdoor wireless security concerns raised by wireless signal propagation and security threats. The first step is to implement the wired infrastructure using the three principles of secure communications, threat...
- Tags: Cisco Systems Inc., Best Practice, Wireless Security, Cisco Unified Wireless Network, Wi-Fi, Wireless
- White papers 2007-01-01
- Executive Briefing: Wireless Network Security
- This paper discusses the 3 layers of wireless security and the options available for securing the network: Physical layer encryption, including WEP which has proven ineffective against hackers and intentional intruders, 802.1X standards-based security which provides cost effective, easy to use network security and VPN-based security for the most security...
- Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., Wireless Network, Security, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Networking
- White papers 2003-09-01
- Addressing Wireless Threats With Integrated Wireless IDS and IPS in the Cisco Unified Wireless Network
- This paper describes rogue access points and other wireless threats and how the Cisco Unified Wireless Network detects and prevents them. Wireless LAN security has improved dramatically since the introduction of IEEE 802.11 in 1997. When the most recent security standard, IEEE 802.11i, is employed, wireless networks are as secure...
- Tags: Network, Cisco Systems Inc., Wireless Network, Wireless LAN Security, Wi-Fi, Wireless
- White papers 2006-07-01
- A Layered Approach to WLAN Security & Management
- The attention on the pitfalls of wireless LANs, such as the deficiencies of WEP or 802,1x, has inspired some enterprises to ban wireless LANs altogether. However, security-conscious enterprises are fortifying their wireless LANs with a layered approach to security that mirrors the security of wired networks. Attend this webcast and...
- Tags: Security, Network, WLAN Security, WLAN, Layered Technologies Inc., LANs, Wireless LANs, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Network Technology, Networking
- Webcasts
- A Brief Guide to Securing Wireless Networks: Closing the Back Door in APA Style
- Wireless computer networks WLANs are being used in greater numbers now than ever before. Due to the unprecedented mobility, convenience, and flexibility that the technology offers, homes, businesses, and enterprises are deploying wireless networks in increasing numbers. Unfortunately, wireless networks may also act as an open door in the network...
- Tags: Network, Wireless Network, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Networking
- White papers 2008-04-18
- What Is Wireless Security
- Network security in a wireless LAN environment is a unique challenge. Whereas wired networks send electrical signals or pulses through cables, wireless signals propagate through the air. Because of this, it is much easier to intercept wireless signals. This extra level of security complexity adds to the challenges network administrators...
- Tags: Network, Wireless Security, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Networking
- Book chapters 2006-03-30
- Secure your enterprise wireless network with this Cisco Press sample chapter
- This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' Network Security First-Step, explains a few issues concerning wireless security, such as how it works and why it's important. Learn about the overall characteristics of network security, including how it works and why it's important.This sample chapter, taken from Cisco...
- Tags: Chapter, Network, Network Security, Cisco Systems Inc., Wireless Network, Wi-Fi, Networking, Wireless
- Book chapters 2005-09-02
- Effective security for home wireless network
- I am new to wireless networking. Have just bought a wireless router to configure and use for my home network. What is the best security standard to use and how do I provide other computers access to that router in a secure manner. I have been told that MAC address...
- Tags: Wi-Fi, Routers & switches, NETWORKING, Network technology, Akashi, wireless, security, network, wireless network
- Discussion threads 2007-05-01
- Deploy secured wireless networks
- This sample chapter, taken from Sams' Inside Network Perimeter Security, 2nd Edition covers techniques and methods for securing your wireless deployment. Learn about the pervasive nature of wireless communications, and discover some security methods that will protect your network against unauthorized external access.This sample chapter, taken from...
- Tags: Chapter, Network, Sams Publishing, Wireless Network, Wi-Fi, Wireless
- Book chapters 2005-10-05
- Addressing Wireless Threats With Integrated Wireless IDS and IPS
- Wireless LAN security has improved dramatically since the introduction of IEEE 802.11 in 1997. When the most recent security standard, IEEE 802.11i, is employed, wireless networks are as secure- or more secure-as many wired network implementations. However, because of the ability of wireless LANs to penetrate beyond the physical boundaries...
- Tags: Network, Wireless LAN Security, Wi-Fi, Wireless
- White papers 2007-12-01
- Wireless LAN Policies for Security & Management
- Just like wired networks, 802.11 wireless LANs require network policies that are designed, implemented, and enforced to maximize network performance and reduce exposure to the inherent security flaws in 802.11 WLANs. This white paper is designed to guide network administrators and security managers to design, implement, and enforce wireless LAN...
- Tags: AirDefense, 802.11 Wireless LAN, Network, WLAN, LANs, Wireless LANs, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Networking, Security
- White papers
- Building Secure Wireless Local Area Networks
- Ubiquitous network access without wires. This is the powerful drawing card for the deployment of wireless networking technology. But, for many, this powerful advantage is seen as double-edged providing increased flexibility and ease-of-use on one side, tempered by heightened security risks on the other.Essentially, the inability to physically secure...
- Tags: LAN, Network, WLAN, Wi-Fi, Wireless
- White papers 2001-07-12
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