All pages tagged with wep
WLAN Technologies and Security Mechanisms
The central part of this paper is the detailed discussion of the wireless security mechanisms: WEP, 802.1x, and WPA. Rather than labeling either of them as weak, strong, secure, or ...
Written by: Anna Kagan and added on Jan. 10, 2011The security risks and ways to decrease vulnerabilities in a 802.11b wireless environment
<font size="3"><b>Introduction</b></font><br></br><br> This document explains topics relating to wireless networks. The main topics discussed include, what type of vulnerabilities exist today in 802.11 networks and ways that you can help ...
Written by: Richard Johnson and added on May 6, 2011Wireless is not the Problem
In this paper we will not be examining the WEP protocol. Much research has been done that proves WEP to be ineffective at achieving a reasonable measure of security; therefore ...
Written by: Jack J. Couch and added on Feb. 3, 2011Wireless Networking Security: As Part of Your Perimeter Defense Strategy
This paper explores why using only the WEP protocol to secure your Wireless LAN is far from adequate. It will also endeavor to provide a working solution to the problem ...
Written by: Daniel Owen and added on Jan. 22, 2011Scouts Out! - Protecting the Army's Wireless Networks and its impact on Corporate Wireless Computing
This paper will discuss the following: the Army's implementation of 802.11 wireless networks and the methods used to secure those networks, the issues with WEP, DES and AES, current issues ...
Written by: Jim Mussulman and added on May 25, 2011The evolution of wireless security in 802.11 networks: WEP, WPA and 802.11 standards
This paper describes the evolution of wireless security in 802.11 networks. The paper discusses the security weakness of Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) and provides with the interim and ultimate solutions: ...
Written by: Stanley Wong and added on June 20, 2011Is Your Wireless Network Secure?
This paper will present the issues surrounding newly discovered vulnerabilities with WEP, as well as current access control problems that exist with the wireless architecture currently in use. It will ...
Written by: Ken Hodges and added on June 1, 2011Wireless Scanning – Wardriving / Warchalking
Wireless scanning is a method to find an available wireless network access point. It allows you to identify wireless networks through the use of WNIC (wireless network interface card) running ...
Document added on Jan. 16, 2011Strong, standards-based, interoperable security for today's Wi-Fi networks
Although no security solution can claim to be "bullet-proof," WPA represents a quantum leap forward in Wi-Fi security. WPA is built on standards-based interoperable security enhancements. It brings forward features ...
Written by: Wi-Fi Alliance and added on April 2, 2011Enterprise Solutions for Wireless LAN Security
The threat to network security from improperly secured WLANs is a real and present danger for today's enterprises. The good news for enterprise managers is that there is a range ...
Written by: Wi-Fi Alliance and added on April 12, 2011