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- TJX's failure to secure Wi-Fi causes $1B damage
- Most of the major retailers during that time were running WEP and many are STILL running some form of WEPThe news TJ Maxx data breach has rocked the the retail and banking industry and many estimate that it will cost hundreds of millions or even a billion plus dollars in...
- Tags: Servers, Security, News, Networking, Mobile/Wireless, Infrastructure, Desktop
- Blog posts 2007-05-07
- Wireless LAN security myths that won't die
- Can we put these wireless LAN security myths to sleep already?I've been trying to spread the word on what's real wireless LAN security and what's not. Can we put these wireless LAN security myths to sleep already? It seems like every few months someone comes out and pulls...
- Tags: Wi-Fi, Hacking, Network security, WLAN, george_ou@..., wireless, WPA, hacker, wireless-LAN security, SSID, Associated Press, security
- Discussion threads 2007-03-26
- Wireless LAN security myths that won't die
- Its been two years since Ive wrote "The six dumbest ways to secure a wireless LAN" and its probably been one of my more successful blog entries ever with two flashes on Digg. Since that time Ive written a free electronic book on enterprise wireless LAN security for anyone...
- Tags: Vista, Networking, Mobile/Wireless, Infrastructure, Security, Desktop
- Blog posts 2007-03-26
- RSA proves security isn't usable by example
- The old axiom of more security and less usability couldnt have been more apparent at RSA conference 2007. It took members of the press and attendees over an hour to get Wireless LAN access because username/password style wireless LAN security is employed. Last year it was even worse...
- Tags: Security, Infrastructure, Mobile/Wireless, Networking, ~Events~, RSA conference, RSA Security Inc., authentication, e-mail, wireless, WLAN
- Blog posts 2007-02-06
- Address these seven areas in your wireless LAN security policy
- That's what comes of hidingThis report was a godsend for me. Now I see what happens when you hide your head in the sand and pretend "it won't happen here". It seems the fire department of the city I work for decided to get a wireless lan without consulting me,...
- Tags: LAN, network, security, unauthorized wlan, Willicueva, wireless-LAN security, WLAN
- Discussion threads 2005-11-04
- 3 Questions: Take a layered approach to wireless LAN security
- LAN Security1)A person wishes to sniff the packets going to the outside world from your LAN.How is he going to check the information passing out of your network withoutletting the host or any one in the network know? What if it is a switched LAN or abroadcast LAN? Give a...
- Tags: LANs, Network technology, NETWORKING, LAN
- Discussion threads 2004-10-23
- 3 Questions: Take a layered approach to wireless LAN security
- By Terry SweeneyWith Fred Tanzella, chief security officer for AirDefense Inc., a vendor of monitoring devices for wireless security. At the recent Wi-Fi Planet Expo tradeshow, AirDefense monitored the exhibition area and detected 21 attempted man-in-the-middle attacks, 33 attacks against Extensible Authentication Protocol, and 75 denial-of-service attacks.This interview originally appeared...
- Tags: wireless, corporate network, access point, wireless-LAN security, IT Business Edge , layered approach
- Technical articles 2004-02-10
Additional Resources
- Layered Approach to Wireless Network Security & Management
- While a wireless LAN can be installed by simply plugging an access point into an Ethernet port, an enterprise wireless LAN deployment requires a more thought-out plan that incorporates advanced security and management technologies. This paper outlines the specific elements of wireless LAN security (perimeter control, access control, date protection,...
- Tags: WLAN, Layered Technologies Inc., Wireless Network, LANs, Wireless LANs, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Networking
- White papers
- Wireless LAN Security: What Hackers Know That You Don’t
- This document outlines how hackers are exploiting vulnerabilities in 802.11 wireless LANs and describes the widely available hacking tools. As a collection of already published risks to wireless LANs, this white paper is written to inform IT security managers of what they are up against. In order to effectively secure...
- Tags: WLAN, Hacker, LANs, Wireless LANs, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Networking, Security
- White papers
- Understanding the Layers of Wireless LAN Security & Management
- While a wireless LAN can be installed by simply plugging an access point into an Ethernet port, an enterprise wireless LAN deployment requires a more thought-out plan that incorporates advanced security and management technologies. This white paper from AirDefense tackles the vulnerabilities of today's wireless local...
- Tags: AirDefense, WLAN, LANs, Wireless LANs, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Networking
- White papers 2003-04-01
- 10 things you should know about securing wireless connections
- Pretty good summary..Hi I am an internet security consultant with Fortune 500 companies and I wish all my clients would read your simple but well researched article on wireless lan security..Gary,http://www.data-recovery-reviews.com/wireless-lan-security.htm
- Tags: Wi-Fi, WIRELESS
- Discussion threads 2005-11-08
- Cisco Wireless LAN Security Best Practices and PCI Compliance
- This paper describes how best practices for wireless LAN security help businesses meet compliance requirements for the Payment Card Industry PCI data security standard. Wireless LANs are a core component of most corporate network infrastructure. With a naturally mobile workforce, industries including retail, hospitality, gaming and restaurants were among the...
- Tags: Security, PCI, WLAN, Cisco Systems Inc., Best Practice, Wireless LANs, LANs, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Networking
- White papers 2007-01-01
- 4 Steps to Securing Your Wireless LAN
- Are today's wireless security protocols good enough? Are you confident that your data is secure over your wireless LAN? In this webcast, sponsored by Intel and Cisco, security and wireless industry experts will walk through the 4 steps all IT managers should take to secure their WLAN.
- Tags: WLAN, Intel Corp., LANs, Wi-Fi, Wireless LANs, Wireless, Networking
- Webcasts
- Ultimate guide to enterprise Wireless LAN security released!
- Free downloadable book on enterprise wireless LAN securityUltimate guide to enterprise Wireless LAN security released!http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/Ou/?p=404Enjoy and pass it on!
- Tags: book, enterprise, free, george_ou@..., hardware, networking, security, Ultimate Guide, windows, wireless, wireless lan, Wireless LAN Security, WLAN
- Discussion threads 2007-01-11
- Tools for securing your wireless LAN
- Download this free chapter from Tony Howlett's book, "Open Source Security Tools: A Practical Guide to Security Applications". In it you'll learn wireless LAN terminology, the 802.11 protocols, and how to use various tools to assess the security of your wireless installation. Tools covered include NetStumbler, StumbVerter, and...
- Tags: WLAN, Tool, LANs, Wireless LANs, Productivity, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Networking
- Software downloads 2004-09-29
- SAFE: Wireless LAN Security in Depth
- This white paper provides best-practice information for designing and implementing wireless LAN WLAN security in networks utilizing elements of the SAFE blueprints.
- Tags: WLAN, Cisco Systems Inc., Wireless LANs, LANs, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Networking
- White papers 2003-04-23
- Secure your wireless LAN with these tools and techniques
- When you deploy a wireless LAN, your new security perimeter becomes literally the air around you. Security threats go up considerably, wireless attackers or eavesdroppers can come from any direction, and anyone with a $50 card can potentially listen in on your network wire without ever setting foot on your...
- Tags: Technique, Security, WLAN, Prentice Hall Inc., Tool, Chapter Coverage, Wi-Fi, Wireless, LANs, Wireless LANs, Networking
- Book chapters 2007-10-11
- 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
- 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
- TechRepublic's ultimate guide to enterprise wireless LAN security
- Enterprise wireless LAN security is a persistent concern for every system administrator and CIO. Threats from both within and without the enterprise threaten your data each and every day. This download gives you the basic foundation you need to secure your enterprise wireless connections by detailing security protocols...
- Tags: TechRepublic Inc., WLAN, Enterprise Wireless LAN Security, Wireless LANs, LANs, Wi-Fi, Security, Wireless, Networking
- Download resources 2007-01-11
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