Security Resources from Data Communications Directory

6 Wireless Security Tips - An article which includes useful tips on providing a basic layer of security on a wireless home network.

802.11x Wireless LAN Security & Software - Offers security alerts and articles based on specific wireless LAN hardware and mirrored multi-platform software helpful for wireless security.

Ars Technica: Wireless Security Blackpaper - Article covering basic 802.11b security WEP MAC address filtering broadcast key rotation and EAP based standards.

asleap - Tool for penetration testing Cisco LEAP wireless access points can recover weak passwords by passively monitoring wireless traffic. Includes documentation and downloads.

Keeping Wireless Intruders Away - Article raising awareness about the risk of unprotected wireless networks and how a worldwide test yielded shocking results about the amount homes left unprotected to network attacks.

New Scientist - Article by Will Knight discussing a new authentication approach that can combat the risks associated with connecting to a rogue access point.

Quick Wireless Security Tips - Basic explanations of the most common methods of securing a home wireless network.

Securing Your Wireless Network - Tips for home users to secure their wireless LAN with detailed instructions on how to execute each step of the process.

Securityfocus - A two part article on developing a security policy for wireless networks expressing key policy components in great detail.

Securityfocus - A three part article on wireless penetration testing discussing the different types of attacks that can be used how to protect against them and walks through a typical attack on a network.

The Unofficial 802.11 Security Web Page - Collection of papers and links covering the major wireless standards and their associated vulnerabilities.

Vnunet.com - Article by Robert Jaques discussing 'evil twin' Wi-Fi phishing scams where hackers set up rogue wireless access points close to legitimate points to fool users into logging onto them.

WiFi Alliance: WPA2 standard - Information on the WPA2 security standard designed to meet the 802.11i criteria. Includes FAQ and media briefing presentation in English and Japanese.

Wireless Home Network Security Tips - Easy tips for home users who want to get their network up quickly to secure their network against the most prevalent of threats.

Wireless LAN 802.11b Security FAQ - Details key security weaknesses in the 802.11b standard and how to secure against them.