Wireless Network Protocols and Standards
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Feature
28 Nov 2022
WLAN security: Best practices for wireless network security
Follow these wireless network security best practices to ensure your company's WLAN remains protected against the top threats and vulnerabilities. Continue Reading
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26 Feb 2020
Wired vs. wireless network security: Best practices
Explore the differences between wired and wireless network security, and read up on best practices to ensure security with or without wires. Continue Reading
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27 Jan 2017
How does a Netgear vulnerability enable command injection attacks?
A Netgear vulnerability exposed a number of wireless router models to command injection attacks. Expert Judith Myerson explains how the attack works and how to stop it. Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Feb 2016
Windows 10 Wi-Fi Sense for hotspot sharing: Is it safe?
Microsoft's Windows 10 Wi-Fi Sense was designed to make hotspot sharing easy, but experts debate if the security risks are real and whether the new feature offers substantial benefits and relative safety. Continue Reading
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News
07 Mar 2012
NIST releases SP 800-153 WLAN security guidelines
The recently released NIST SP 800-153 addresses security of WLANS. Join us, as we take a closer look at the document’s recommendations. Continue Reading
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24 Aug 2011
IEEE 802.11: Handling the standard's wireless network vulnerabilities
IEEE 802.11 has several known vulnerabilities, so what's the best way for enterprises to handle them? Expert Anand Sastry explains. Continue Reading
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News
14 May 2009
Study reveals lack of financial wireless computer security
Vulnerability scanning in the financial districts of seven cities by AirTight Networks show many misconfigured and unmanaged wireless network access points. Continue Reading
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News
03 Dec 2008
RSA survey finds rapidly growing LAN deployments
In this edition of the Security Newsmakers podcast, Sam Curry, vice president of RSA's Identity and Access Assurance Group, talks about RSA's annual wireless security survey of New York, London and Paris. Continue Reading
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18 Feb 2008
What are the dangers of using radio frequency identification (RFID) tags?
In this expert response, Joel Dubin discusses the dangers associated with radio frequency identification (RFID) tags, and how users can protect themselves. Continue Reading
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27 Mar 2007
What's the harm in removing the RFID chip in credit cards?
If you're concerned that a credit card's RFID chip is putting your personal data at risk, why not just drill the darn thing out? Not so fast, says Joel Dubin. In this SearchSecurity.com Q&A, the identity management and access control expert explains some other options. Continue Reading
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13 Apr 2006
Security Wire Weekly: Oracle exposes itself, Wi-Fi assault and Microsoft's patch misdemeanor
In this edition of Security Wire Weekly audio download, an interview with SANS Internet Storm Center Chief Research Officer, Johannus Ullrich, regarding Microsoft's latest set of software patches; plus all the top information security news and why Wi-Fi might get you stabbed. Listen on your PC or download to your favorite mobile device. Continue Reading