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Last Updated: Jun 13, 2003 
WLAN is here to stay. To help you either deploy a new WLAN or protect an existing one, we've compiled the latest wireless security resources in this week's Featured Topic.
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WLAN security basics

(13 Jun 2003)

Face facts, even if you don't like or want WLAN, you can't stem the tide. People love wireless for the convenience, mobility and ease of use. And whether or not they have your blessing, users are going to logon, surf and download wherever and whenever they want to. Don't put your organization's network and infrastructure at risk by ignoring the WLAN wave. Listen to these SearchSecurity.com's webcasts on WLAN security and learn from expert Lisa Phifer about threats to look out for and countermeasures you can implement in order to keep your network, infrastructure and devices safe and sound.

>> Listen to these webcasts:

  • Locking down your WLAN: Part 1 - Identifying the threats
  • Locking down your WLAN: Part 2 - Implementing countermeasures (Live Tuesday, June 17, 2003)



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    NEWS:
    >> Gartner: War drive illustrates wireless problem (SearchSecurity.com) 04 Jun 2003
    >> WPA is waiting in the wings (vnunet) 08 May 2003
    >> Wireless gear makers on board with WPA spec (CNET) 01 May 2003
    >> New WLAN functionality highlights N+I opening (SearchNetworking.com) 28 Apr 2003
    >> Cranite Systems wireless firewall gains FIPS certification (CNET) 25 Mar 2003
    >> RSA study reveals disregard for wireless concerns (eWEEK) 12 Mar 2003
    >> Make every network point authenticate users (ZDNet) 04 Mar 2003
    >> Warchalking stuff of legend - and wireless awareness (Orlando Sentinel) 25 Feb 2003
    LINKS:
    >> Best Web Links-->Infrastructure and Network Security-->Wireless Security Issues
    >> Best Web Links-->Infrastructure and Network Security-->Mobile/Handheld Security
    ADVICE:
    >> Keeping wireless intruders away
    TIP :Don't let security worries keep your company from implementing a WLAN. Here are precautions you can take.
    >> Risks of logging into VPN via a remote wireless router
    ASK THE EXPERTS :My company has a Cisco PIX Firewall. We have several users who have wireless routers (Linksys) at home and log in to the VPN ...
    >> SSID picked up by NetStumbler
    ASK THE EXPERTS :I've found that NetStumbler is sporadically able to pick up the SSID of my Cisco access point even though "Broadcast SSID" ...
    >> Tools to scan 802.11a and .11g networks
    ASK THE EXPERTS :What WLAN tools are available that scan 802.11a or .11g networks? What about resident devices (such as AirDefense) that ...
    >> Bolstering wireless LAN security
    TIP :Strengthen your WLAN security with these tools.
    >> Appliances, standards boost WLAN security
    TIP :Robert Scheier revisits the WLAN industry for an update on security tools and standards.
    >> Wireless handhelds need defense-in-depth
    TIP :Wireless connectivity and handhelds make for a dangerous combination.
    >> Periodic rotation of WEP keys for a secure WLAN
    ASK THE EXPERTS :What do you think about various wireless vendors' solutions that automatically rotate WEP keys periodically?
    WHITE PAPERS:
    >> Wireless 802.11b Security in a Corporate Environment
    >> Wireless LAN security: What hackers know that you know
    >> How to secure your wireless 802.11 network
    >> Five steps to secure your wireless LAN

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