Category: Security

Intel will ship its Grantsdale chip set this summer with the wireless features turned off by default in an attempt to prevent the spread of unsecured access points. Via [eweek.com]

In a perfect world of wireless security, no data ever lies exposed on the disks of mobile clients. There's never a possibility of rogue access points (AP) hijacking critical log-in data. All wireless datagrams are encrypted to stymie those sniffing sessions out of thin air. This perfect world evaporates with users, the weak link in...

Wi-Fi switch suppliers are stuffing too many security features in their products, to meet over-blown fears, says switch company Trapeze Networks. Via [computerweekly.com]

Researchers at the Queensland University of Technology have discovered an easily-exploited vulnerability which can be used to take down most 802.11 wireless networks. Via [australianit.news.com.au]

Vendors roll out tools to help businesses manage growing networks. Via [informationweek.com]

In June the IEEE is expected to finally ratify the 802.11i security standard that uses for the first time AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) technology, a powerful 128-bit encryption technology. Via [infoworld.com]

The Wi-Fi Alliance (WFA) is so confident that the IEEE will at long last ratify the 802.11e specification as a standard that it has already come up with a marketing name for the technology. Via [theregister.co.uk]

Emerging standards make wireless LANs more practical, but companies are a long way from cutting the cords. Via [informationweek.com]

As the adoption of wireless technology continues to grow among businesses and home users, two key improvements in the security and performance quality of Wi-Fi devices are set to reach wireless network users later this year. Via [computerworld.com]

The market for wireless networks is growing fast. But one thing hasn't changed: security is still a major concern for many IT directors. Via [vnunet.com]

Before Wi-Fi can fully fulfil its promise, there is the small matter of a raft of outdated legislation to be dealt with - some of which threatens the innocent user with an appearance before a judge. Via [theregister.co.uk]

Chipmaker Broadcom Corp. on Monday announced a software tool designed to attack the problem of security on home wireless LANs by eliminating the need to manually enter network settings. Via [eweek.com]

Last August, I gave the reasons why wireless hot spots would not survive. Stubbornly, public Wi-Fi access providers don't agree. They still see the hundreds of thousands of storefronts that lack access points as green fields waiting to be plowed. Via [infoworld.com]

Cisco Systems Inc.'s security worries are good news for at least one company, ReefEdge Inc., a leading wireless LAN provider that has launched a product bundle designed to make the network giant's wireless systems more secure. Via [computerworld.com]

Senior directors now have no choice but to ensure that their businesses address security vulnerabilities in their Wi-Fi-enabled PCs and laptops, Capgemini will tell delegates at Infosecurity Europe this week. Via [computerweekly.com]