An Overview of Wireless Network Security
Microsoft Geek
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…
Wireless Security
Securing Wireless Network Traffic (Part 1)
This 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…
Securing Wireless Network Traffic (Part 2)
The 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…
Securing Wireless Network Traffic (Part 3)
Introduction 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…
Securing Wireless Network Traffic (Part 4)
Introduction 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…
Securing Wireless Network Traffic (Part 5)
Introduction 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…
Securing Wireless Network Traffic (Part 6)
Introduction 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…
Securing Wireless Network Traffic (Part 7)
Introduction 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…
Securing Wireless Network Traffic (Part 8)
Configuring 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…
Securing Wireless Network Traffic (Part 9)
Introduction 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…