Tag: Security

The rogue access point creates many problems for IT professionals. Whether good intentioned or not, users can create a real security nightmare when they attempt to piggyback onto your network. Via [techrepublic.com.com]

Wireless network protection neglected by more than half of UK businesses. Via [vnunet.com]

Wireless networks aren't just popular with computer users on the go. Hackers are finding them an easy target to snoop on consumers' laptop PCs and, eventually, their employers' networks. Via [forbes.com]

Cisco is warning customers about a security hole in two products used to manage wireless LANs and e-business services in corporate data centers. Via [nwfusion.com]

Cutting the price of Wi-Fi will not encourage more people to use it, claimed BT Group head of Wi-Fi Chris Clark. Via [computerweekly.com]

Anyone can get their kicks on Route 66 — but on Highway 101, you can get Wi-Fi in 77 places. Via [usatoday.com]

From hot spots in McDonald’s to the newly proposed hot zones showing up in town squares in municipalities around the country, wireless access seems more and more pervasive – or at least the perception is that wireless is pervasive. In reality, CIOs, CSOs (Chief Security Officers) and network administrators are struggling to implement enterprise wireless...

Tatara Systems says that the company's SIM-based Wi-Fi authentication, roaming and service delivery solutions have been proven in a real-world environment. Tatara's SIM-based authentication solutions facilitate easier authentication and delivery of enhanced services to wireless users roaming between wireless local area networks (LANs) and wireless wide area networks (WANs). Via [cellular-news.com]

Wireless networking has rapidly become the new way to upgrade systems and networks. It offers freedom of movement and flexibility in changing enterprise environments. Unfortunately, when the 802.11 protocol was developed, little thought went towards security. What security was applied -- specifically WEP -- was quickly broken. Today, it's widely recognized that WEP provides little...

Network Computing examines tools from major vendors for keeping a wireless LAN secure after it's built. The tools watch out for rogue access points and denial-of-service attacks and perform other tasks to keep attackers at bay. Via [securitypipeline.com]

A jerk lurking at a hotspot with a public domain sniffer can potentially gain access to all manner of confidential information, including the assets on your enterprise's network. For many users, HotSpotVPN is a viable security solution. Via [internetweek.com]

According to a top Gartner analyst, when companies are developing their wireless security strategies, they need to consider far more than whether to deploy Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) or other out-of-the-box security fixes. Via [searchnetworking.techtarget.com]

AirMagnet is taking intrusion detection and prevention a step further in the wireless local area network market with a new version of its software that can block and disable rogue users. Via [news.com.com]

Instead of linking users to physical ports for authentication, security and management, Trapeze focuses on user identities and transfers user attributes from one Mobility Exchange to another as the user roams the network. Via [newsfactor.com]

These tips and info tell you what you need to know to set up your wireless network. Via [pcworld.com]