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Seven Security Problems of 802.11 Wireless

Overview A common theme throughout this white paper of security problems is that the technological mechanisms to address many of the perceived flaws exist and are well understood, but they must be activated to provide protection. Reasonable precautions can make wireless networks safe for any organization that wants to reap the benefits of mobility and flexibility. As with many other network technologies, the key is to design the network with security in mind and perform regular audits to ensure that the design is the actual basis for deployment.

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PublisherAirMagnet File FormatPDF, requires Acrobat Rdr 5
Date PublishedAugust 2002 Downloads18
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