State of Affairs of Wireless Networks
In this paper, we talk about the fundamentals of wireless network, the built-in security (or in-security) that comes with those networks, some of the tools that can be used to audit the wireless network and finally discuss how to safeguard the network by deploying additional security.
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The evolution of wireless security in 802.11 networks: WEP, WPA and 802.11 standards
This paper describes the evolution of wireless security in 802.11 networks. The paper discusses the security weakness of Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) and provides with the interim and ultimate solutions: Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) and 802.11i standards.
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The Limits on Wireless Security: 802.11 in early 2002
It is my contention, argued here, that wireless networks are inherently less secure than wired networks. However, with a proper understanding of the limits on the security of these networks, one's security needs, and what can be done to secure the information that flows over these networks, they can nonetheless continue to provide a valuable means of communication for the people and organizations that choose to deploy them.
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The Security Mechanism for IEEE 802.11 Wireless Networks
This paper explains the introduction to Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN), and the methods employed to secure access using the IEEE 802.11 architecture.
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Elements of Wireless Security
A wireless LAN is a collection of devices connected via optical or radio technologies through open air. Wireless LANs, based on 2400 Megahertz radio transceivers have had an impact in many markets.
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Free-Space Optics: A Viable, Secure Last-Mile Solution?
What is Free-Space Optics? How does it work? Is it secure? This paper will try to answer those questions and educate the security community about the technology and security ramifications as the demand for high-speed links increases. First let's take a look at the common methods currently used for making the last-mile connection and some of the issues associated with each method.
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IEEE 802.11b Wireless LAN: Security Risks
This paper will discuss the security features implemented in the 802.11b standard and the vulnerabilities discovered.
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Implementation of a Secure Wireless Network on a University Campus
Several challenges confront the implementation of a wireless network on a University campus, but the challenge central to this topic is security. Henceforth, I have outlined in detail several possible solutions in maintaining a wireless network, the design of our network in order to encompass such solutions, the requirements within which our wireless infrastructure was created, and finally, various scenarios illustrating how specific security issues have been addressed.
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Is Your Wireless Network Secure?
This paper will present the issues surrounding newly discovered vulnerabilities with WEP, as well as current access control problems that exist with the wireless architecture currently in use. It will also propose methods that can be used to help secure wireless LANs.
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Layers One &Two of 802.11 WLAN Security
The ubiquity and convenience of wireless LANs (WLAN) is both enticing for the users and attackers alike, and as it turns out, equally accessible too. Physical controls of your environment represent a much bigger challenge when someone from the parking lot can gain access to even the most highly secured parameter defense.
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