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5 Practical Steps to Secure Your Wireless LAN

Topics:
Network Security,
Wi-Fi (802.11),
Wireless LAN
Tags:
LANs,
Networking,
Security,
Wi-Fi,
Wireless,
Wireless LANs,
WLAN
Source:
AirDefense

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Overview: The attention on the pitfalls of wireless LANs has inspired enterprises to ban wireless LANs altogether. However, security conscious enterprises are fortifying their wireless LANs with a layered approach to security that includes, Discovery of rogue access points and vulnerabilities, Access point security; Encryption & authentication (which may include a virtual private network), Establishment and enforcement of wireless network policies, and Proactive security with intrusion protection.

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Format: PDF | Size: 790KB | Date: Mar 2003 | Pages: 6


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