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Wireless Access Control


Control access to your WLAN by implementing an access policy, authorizing users and hardening access points and devices.
IN THIS TOPIC:  EXPERT TECHNICAL ADVICE (36) , NEWS (29) , REFERENCE & LEARNING (22) , MAGAZINE CONTENT (5) , WHITE PAPERS , DEFINITIONS (1)

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  EXPERT TECHNICAL ADVICE: 1 - 3 of 36
WIRELESS ACCESS CONTROL EXPERTS
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Lessons learned from TJX: Best practices for enterprise wireless encryption
19 Dec 2007
TIP - TJX's well-documented breach proved that intruders can take advantage of unprotected networks. Mike Chapple reviews best practices that will minimize an organization's exposure.
Is it possible to identify a fake wireless access point?
25 Oct 2007
EXPERT ANSWER - A network's identity is easy to fake. If you're looking for proof of a valid access point, Mike Chapple reveals some secure wireless options.
Should the enterprise be concerned with the Apple iPhone's automatic connection to Wi-Fi networks?
25 Oct 2007
EXPERT ANSWER - Well-managed enterprises should have functions in place to prevent an unauthorized mobile device, like the iPhone, from connecting to the network. In this expert response, Mike Chapple reveals some simple network security ...
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  NEWS: 1 - 3 of 29
Wi-Fi simplicity edging out Wi-Fi security
SearchSecurity.com | 09 Aug 2007
ARTICLE - Experts say the standards are available to lock down Wi-Fi, but many network and security managers are taking an easier approach.
Aruba bolsters mobile suite with security acquisition
SearchSecurity.com | 23 Jul 2007
ARTICLE - Mobile security vendor Aruba Networks Inc. acquires wireless intrusion detection and prevention software and Bluetooth assessment tools from Network Chemistry.
VeriSign, AirMagnet team up for wireless IPS
SearchSecurity.com | 04 Jun 2007
ARTICLE - Gartner IT Security Summit: VeriSign and AirMagnet announce collaboration on the new VeriSign Wireless Intrusion Prevention Service (IPS) to help IT shops defend Wi-Fi users.
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  REFERENCE & LEARNING: 1 - 3 of 22
Lesson 4 quiz: I'll be watching you
SearchNetworking.com | 28 Mar 2006
SCHOOL - Find out how much you learned in Lesson 4 of Wireless Security Lunchtime Learning.
Fighting wireless DoS attacks
SearchNetworking.com | 16 Mar 2006
SECURITY SCHOOL - Get practical advice on how to recognize and respond to DoS attacks launched against your WLAN.
Combining 802.1X and VLANs for WLAN authorization
SearchSecurity.com | 28 Mar 2006
SECURITY SCHOOL - Learn how to use RADIUS attributes returned by 802.1X to supply VLAN tags, establishing that critical link between authentication and authorization.
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  MAGAZINE CONTENT (free subscription required): 1 - 3 of 5
Unplugged
Information Security Magazine | 01 Mar 2006
FEATURES - PRODUCT REVIEW Even if you don't have an unauthorized WLAN, you need protection.
Wireless Security
Information Security Magazine | 28 Jul 2005
HOT PICK & PRODUCT REVIEWS - Juniper Networks' Netscreen-5GT Wireless
Wireless Firewall
Information Security Magazine | 01 Mar 2005
HOT PICK & PRODUCT REVIEWS - AirMagnet Enterprise 5.0
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  WHITE PAPERS
Building on the EMC Documentum Platform: The Cost-Effective Strategy for Developing Content Related Solutions
Published by: EMC Corporation | 05 May 2008
WHITE PAPER - This white paper lays out the case for content applications and how the EMC® Documentum® platform provides a comprehensive suite of application-level services for content-enabled solutions.
Effectively Securing your Networks with Unified Access Control
Published by: F5 Networks | 28 Apr 2008
WHITE PAPER - The concept of Unified Access Control (UAC) or Network Admission Control (NAC) is being talked about a great deal within the information security & network architecture industries. In this paper, we will define the depth & breadth of the pi...
Offloading Remote Authentication for Servers
Published by: F5 Networks | 28 Apr 2008
WHITE PAPER - This paper describes how F5's Advanced Client Authentication module works to protect your application infrastructure while increasing your server capacity by offloading authentication processing.
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  DEFINITIONS: 1 - 1 of 1
evil twin
09 Feb 2005
WORD - In security, an evil twin is a home-made wireless access point (hot spot) that masquerades as a legitimate one to gather personal or corporate information without the end-user's knowledge. It's fairly easy for an attacker to ...
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Wireless LAN Architecture, Wireless Protocols and Standards, Handheld and Mobile Device Security


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