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WIRELESS SECURITY
We performed an exhaustive review of these specialized overlay systems that provide wire-side and wireless rogue-device detection, RF interference and intrusion-detection capabilities as well as user and performance monitoring in the 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz ranges.
Wireless security demands the juggling of technology, risk assessment and politics--and more effective industry solutions.
Polls continue to show that the biggest impediment to enterprise WLAN adoption is security concerns. Face it, you can't make your WLAN bulletproof but you can build a strong defense strategy with the right tools. We examine the state of wireless security--what's new, what's changed and what problems must be addressed.
New firewall product automatically detects a connection to a wireless network and provides intrusion protection.
Wireless IDS/IPS overlays can insulate your WLAN from a host of problems while providing compliance reporting, site planning, location and access control. But can you justify the expense? We investigate.
A wireless security firm claims there were 32 Evil Twin attacks and many other attempted intrusions at the just-completed RSA Security conference.
Here's the sixth and final segment of Chapter 2 of Home Network Security Simplified--an easy-to-follow explanation of how to make sure that your home network is secure--why it's important, and amazingly, how few of us actually do it. Part VI covers preventing unintentional roaming, and a wireless security checklist.
Here's the fifth segment of Chapter 2 of Home Network Security Simplified -- an easy-to-follow explanation of how to make sure that your home network is secure -- why it's important, and amazingly, how few of us actually do it. Part V offers a step-by-step WPA encryption example, how to disable ad-hoc networking, and a wireless security checklist.
Here's Part II from a chapter right out of 'Home Network Security Simplified' that you'll end up showing to every member of your family. It's an easy-to-follow explanation of how to make sure that your home network is secure--why it's important, and amazingly, how few of us actually do it.
With the right planning, any network can go wireless. Find out how the numerous 'lite' and freeware options can provide enterprise-class wireless connectivity.
Wireless IDS/IPS systems provide unparalleled protection for your WLAN. We tested four offerings; see which took our Editor's Choice.
Provider of wireless intrusion detection and prevention systems broadens its partner program to extend reach of wireless security products.
The free service, which detects common wireless security problems and helps users solve them, is providing research for a standalone product McAfee will release later this year.
Despite strong advances in WLAN security, a survey found that many organizations dont take even basic precautions. Here are some wireless best practices if you still have security concerns.
Rogue detection and small networks are the targets of two new wireless security products.