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A Layered Approach to WLAN Security & Management

Overview The attention on the pitfalls of wireless LANs, such as the deficiencies of WEP or 802,1x, has inspired some enterprises to ban wireless LANs altogether. However, security-conscious enterprises are fortifying their wireless LANs with a layered approach to security that mirrors the security of wired networks. Attend this webcast and learn how this layered approach to security addresses all network components by locking down the wireless LAN's perimeter, controlling access to the wireless LAN, protecting the data, and monitoring network traffic.

Further White Paper Details
Publisher	AirDefense
Live Date	2nd March 2004 12:19 GMT
Format	Webcast
Topics	Wireless LAN, Mobile - Wireless Communications, Network Security

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