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WIRELESS LAN SECURITY

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Wi-Fi Alliance aims to ease public wireless network access

The Wi-Fi Alliance plans to make getting onto a public hotspot as easy as connecting to a cellular network, a change that mobile operators are likely to welcome as they look to shift more data traffic onto Wi-Fi.
Apple iPhones in China to get WiFi capability

Apple appears to have moved a step closer to delivering an iPhone with WiFi capabilities to the Chinese market.
Enterprises still neglecting WLAN security

Most European enterprises are neglecting their wireless LAN security, with an alarming number using only the most basic security protection for their wireless networks.
Motorola signs up AirDefense

Motorola is to buy wireless LAN security vendor AirDefense, adding to its arsenal of enterprise network products.
AirTight offers wireless security by SaaS

Wireless security specialist AirTight Networks, has launched an online service to remotely protect wireless LANs from vulnerabilities.
Wi-Fi body to simplify security setup

Wi-Fi certification group, the Wi-Fi Alliance, is set to announce a new security specification which aims to make it easier to secure wireless LANs.
Cisco set to tackle WiFi interference

Cisco has teamed up with Cognio to improve WLAN quality
Microsoft drags feet on wireless
Microsoft boosts XP's Wi-Fi security
HP unleashes WAN, LAN and wireless products

Latest Features

Time to sell wireless security as a service?

Wireless security has been mis-sold, says David King, of Airtight networks. It's essential to protect wired networks, and it has to be provided as a service.
802.11n is ready - so go for it!

Craig Mathias sees no need to wait for a final standard before buying the next-gen technology, and he gives his thoughts on voicemail and wireless security.
Wi-Fi is a security magnifying glass

Wireless LANs magnify any existing holes in your business network's protection.
Why aren't people adopting 802.11i security?

The IEEE 802.11i standard solved all our Wi-Fi security worries. So why aren't people adopting it?
A wireless LAN security glossary

Don't know 802.11i from 802.1X? Our glossary gives you the explanation in a historical context.
The nuts and bolts of 802.11i wireless LAN security

The IEEE got it wrong with WEP, then got it right with 802.11i. Here's the inside story on how it works.
Does Cisco have an EAP we can trust?

After all the trouble, it looks like Cisco might finally have got Wi-Fi authentication right.
WLAN security: looking beyond WEP

Don't rely on WEP. Wireless LAN security requires a layered approach - and the patience to wait for better standards such as WPA to become mainstream.

How-tos

Secure mobile phones

Keep sight of the big picture in WLAN security

Put tight authentication on your WLAN

A Wi-Fi security parts list

Case Study: Users don't want 802.11i yet

Do we really need rogue AP detection?

Build a secure enterprise WLAN

Slideshows

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A simple guide to Wi-Fi security

The future of malware

Tips and tricks for protecting Android devices

Featured White Papers

Wireless LAN Security Best Practices and PCI Compliance

Wireless LANs are a core component of most corporate network infrastructure. With a naturally mobile workforce, industries including retail, hospitality, gaming and restaurants were among the first to realize that a real-time network connection for roaming employees could bring greater efficiency.
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Wireless LAN Security Best Practices and PCI Compliance

While retail IT administrators may already be aware of the proper techniques for securing the wireless LAN using 802.11i, they may be surprised to learn that this alone is not enough to protect the retail network and meet PCI requirements.
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