Wireless Protocols and Standards

MUST READ Mobile IPv6: Mobility in a Wireless Internet TIP - This excerpt is from Chapter 5, Securing Mobile IPv6 Signaling in Mobile IPv6: Mobility in a Wireless Internet written by Hesham Soliman and published by Addison Wesley.

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	TJX should have had stronger Wi-Fi encryption, say Canadian officials SearchSecurity.com | 25 Sep 2007 ARTICLE - TJX Cos. should have moved faster to upgrade its Wi-Fi security from WEP encryption to WPA encryption, say Canadian officials.

	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.

	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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WIRELESS PROTOCOLS AND STANDARDS EXPERTS
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	What are the dangers of using radio frequency identification (RFID) tags? 18 Feb 2008 EXPERT ANSWER - In this expert response, Joel Dubin discusses the dangers associated with radio frequency identification (RFID) tags, and how users can protect themselves.

	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.

	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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	Getting from here to there: WPA2 migration SearchNetworking.com | 28 Mar 2006 SECURITY SCHOOL - This tip recommends a workable strategy for migration to WPA2, permitting peaceful coexistence between old and new devices with divergent security features.

	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.

	Wi-Fi vulnerability assessment checklist SearchSecurity.com | 28 Feb 2006 SECURITY SCHOOL - Vulnerability assessments can help you find and fix WLAN weaknesses before attackers take advantage of them. But where do you start? This checklist will help you.

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	SEE ALSO - Topics Related to Wireless Protocols and Standards:  Wireless LAN Architecture, Wireless Access Control, Handheld and Mobile Device Security