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January 2003
Feature Story
Insights into the latest wireless LAN security issues
Hunting for Rogue WLANs Can Be a Full-Time Job
The growing popularity and falling prices of wireless LAN hardware force every enterprise to address the growing problem of rogue wireless LANs, but hunting down rogue deployments with hand-held sniffers and scanners can turn into a full-time job. The risks of rogue wireless LANs can cause IT security managers to lose sleep, and the personnel required for manual site surveys can turn into a budget-crunching headache.
As rogue wireless LANs begin to pop up on an enterprise network, IT security managers typically turn to freeware wireless sniffers and scanners, such as NetStumbler, Kismet or Ethereal, to manually survey the airwaves and hunt down rogue WLANs. However, this approach has proven to be flawed and unexpectedly costly because of the excessive amount of time and IT personnel required.
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Knowledge Center
AirDefense is your source for the latest information about wireless LAN security |
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Free 3-hour Live Seminar – Hack-Proof Your Wireless LAN
A series of free wireless LAN security seminars acrosss the United States cover wireless LAN security
challenges, major vulnerabilities, live demonstrations of wireless attacks and specific steps you
can take to hack-proof your wireless LAN. Seminar attendees are given the opportunity to interact with wireless LAN security experts and see first hand a variety wireless LAN security solutions,
including the latest encryption, authentication, wireless VPNs, vulnerability assessment and intrusion
detection.
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2-Day Hands-on Training – WLAN Security Bootcamp
For IT professionals looking for hands-on training in wireless LAN security, AirDefense offers
a comprehensive 2-day course that combines classroom presentations with interactive lab
exercises to provide practical, in-depth understanding of the latest tools, techniques and
leading edge security products.
More importantly, you will learn about layered approaches to security that you can adopt to secure
a WLAN. This training teaches you how to detect reconnaissance activities of intruders and impending
attacks. It covers a range of tools and solutions to actively defend against intruders and attacks.
Experts introduce and explain real-life case studies from companies in multiple industries. More than
half of the training is spent in our lab conducting hands-on exercises.
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On the Same Wavelength
(CSO Magazine - January 2003)
Wireless networks are all the rage. But do you know how to protect your data from eavesdropping hackers? You've read a lot about the security of wireless LANs—or WLANs—during the past year.
With the plummeting prices of wireless access points and laptop cards, businesses, schools and
home users have all rushed out and installed low-cost WLANs. ... read more
WPA Should Wipe Out Some WEP Worries
(eWeek - January 8, 2003)
The beginning of the new year brings much-needed new security technology for the Wireless LAN industry. New products and software enhancements using WPA (WiFi Protected Access) will be announced this quarter, which will address the security shortcomings of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)... read more
Wireless Insecurity
(CBS - January 1, 2003)
At check-in counters across America -- private information just floats through thin air from computer to computer in the world of wireless technology. But as a target for terrorists CBS News Correspondent Mark Strassmann reports that it's potential is also unlimited. Right outside Atlanta's airport, Bill Corbitt is poaching information – sensitive information. ... read more
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