A Drink of Technology for the Thirsty Mind
In this article I will point out what sort of threats there are, give you some considerations when planning for the implementation of network security, and also a list of tips that will help to strengthen the security of your network. Introduction Networks carry all sorts of confidential data, so security is a highly important part of any wireless network […]
Read moreThis article series will examine various techniques for securing Wi-Fi networks. This first article in the series deals with understanding the vulnerabilities associated with wireless networks. Introduction Even though Wi-Fi has been around for many years now, I still periodically receive E-mail messages from people who are wondering about the various security and privacy concerns regarding the use of a […]
Read moreThe Great Default Password Debate Almost every wireless access point and wireless router has a Web interface that an administrator can use to configure the device to work with their network. This interface is typically accessible by opening a Web browser and going to http://192.168.0.1. Believe it or not, it’s this interface that represents a major threat to a wireless network’s security. […]
Read moreIntroduction In my previous article, I discussed the debate over whether or not you should change your wireless access point’s default password. In this article, I want to continue the discussion by talking about some of the other security settings that are typically built into wireless access points. The SSID One of the most common security recommendations regarding wireless networks […]
Read moreIntroduction In my previous article, I discussed the importance of a wireless access point’s SSID and I also talked about MAC address filtering. In this article, I want to continue the discussion by showing you some more security features that are commonly built into wireless access points. As I do, keep in mind that not every access point offers every […]
Read moreIntroduction So far in this article series, I have talked about some of the various security features that are commonly built into wireless access points. Now, I want to turn my attention away from hardware security features and begin talking about these security features that are built into Windows. How Secure Are Wireless Networks? Although I had initially planned to […]
Read moreIntroduction In my previous article, I explained that one of the best things that you can do to secure your wireless network is to avoid attaching wireless access points directly to segments of your private network that carry sensitive information. Instead, it is better to treat the wireless network as an untrusted medium and to require clients to prove themselves […]
Read moreIntroduction In my previous article, I explained that one of the best ways to secure wireless network traffic is to treat the wireless network as an unsecured medium. The idea is to authenticate anyone who is using the wireless network in a manner similar to the way that you would authenticate users who are connecting to your VPN. Windows Server […]
Read moreConfiguring the Network Policy Server The first step in the configuration process is to make the Network Policy Server aware of your wireless access point. To do so, make sure that the NPS (Local) container is still selected and then choose the RADIUS Server for 802.1x Wireless or Wired Connections option from the drop down menu, as shown in Figure […]
Read moreIntroduction So far in this article series I have spent a lot of time talking about security settings that you can configure on your wireless access points, as well as a way to configure Windows Server to authenticate wireless traffic before allowing it to reach your wired network. In this article, I want to conclude the series by talking about […]
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