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Reinventing Wi-Fi Security.

Authors :
Harris, Blake
Source :
Government Technology; Jun2004 Supp, Vol. 17, p22-24, 3p, 1 Color Photograph
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

Explains that WLAN administrators must keep up with evolving standards of Wi-Fi security to deal with the increasing sophistication of malicious hackers. Highlights of the Wi-Fi Planet Expo, a trade show for WLAN vendors held in San Jose, California in December 2003; Details of vulnerabilities of wired equivalent privacy (WEP), an old Wi-Fi security standard; Wi-Fi security aspects that must be considered by WLAN administrators; Function of a new certification called WPA2 in Wi-Fi network security; Information on Wi-Fi hacking tools. INSET: Guide to Wi-Fi Hacking Tools.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10439668
Volume :
17
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Government Technology
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
14241665