Although concrete barricades block physical access to many roads and buildings throughout the Washington, D.C., region, a Federal Computer Week team discovered that information and systems at many defense and civilian agencies are left exposed through wireless networks. Via [usatoday.com]… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Security
Crack Program Released For Wireless Nets
One year after a vulnerability in the Wi-Fi Protected Access encryption algorithm was reported, a proof-of-concept program for the attack has been released. Via [eweek.com]… Continue Reading
Computer Associates Locks Down Wi-Fi Networks
Computer Associates announced on Monday the release of CA Wireless Site Management 4.0, a Wi-Fi security and management solution designed for extended enterprises. Via [news.zdnet.com]… Continue Reading
Business Frets Over Wireless Security
There is no question that a number of the new mobile solutions that are being developed could help many business processes function more efficiently. The results of a recent survey, carried out at an executive briefing held by IT consulting services and solutions provider C and C Technology, sheds some light onto the perceived advantages… Continue Reading
Researchers Study Wi-Fi Weaknesses
“Most of today’s communication infrastructure is based on trustworthy collaboration among information routers,” says Professor Suzanne Wetzel of Stevens Institute of Technology. “However, given the increased economic reliance on a working communication infrastructure, [Wi-Fi networking] has become a potential target.” Via [wireless.newsfactor.com]… Continue Reading
Take The Trouble To Block WiFi Poachers
If you have wireless Internet access at home, your next-door neighbor could have it as well, without paying for it. He can just use yours. No problem if he’s just shopping on Amazon.com or e-mailing Grandma. But what if he’s sending spam messages or downloading kiddie porn? Via [boston.com]… Continue Reading
Sesame Networks Tackles Wi-Fi Guest Security
Canadian Wi-Fi network company Sesame Networks makes its U.S. debut Monday with a security product designed to enable secure guest access to the Internet over enterprise wireless connections. Via [eweek.com]… Continue Reading
Wavelink Integrates Wireless Management And Security Software
Wavelink has announced Wavelink Managed Security software designed for integrated wireless Lan management and protection. Via [computerweekly.com]… Continue Reading
Foundry Upgrades Wi-Fi Software
Foundry Networks has updated its wireless Lan switch software to improve security and roaming. Via [computerweekly.com]… Continue Reading
AirDefense Locks Up Wi-Fi
AirDefense is lining up a download that will lock down laptops for wireless use as well as an upgrade to its main product that will seek and destroy rogue access points automatically. Via [pcworld.com]… Continue Reading
Gaps Remain In Wi-Fi Security
Here’s some good news – the Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) spec is finally with us, and the Wi-Fi Alliance has begun certifying compliant products. “Hurrah,” I hear you shout, “finally we can have secure wireless networks.” Via [itweek.co.uk]… Continue Reading
T-Mobile Makes Wi-Fi More Secure
T-Mobile USA has implemented the 802.1x security standard across its U.S. HotSpot network to provide a more secure environment for customers using Wi-Fi. Via [wirelessweek.com]… Continue Reading
Cracking The Wireless Security Code
Is it possible to deploy a secure wireless LAN with technology available today? That question preys on the minds of IT executives who are tempted to deploy enterprise WLANs, but are hesitant because of security concerns. Via [nwfusion.com]… Continue Reading
Drive-by Hackers Get Residents’ Hackles Up
The specter of drive-by computer hackers cruising upscale Scottsdale neighborhoods to cherry-pick wireless Web systems has residents worried about a new method of privacy intrusion and identity theft. Via [azcentral.com]… Continue Reading
Ready? Set. Go!
For corporate deployment of WiFi networks, security has been the biggest hurdle to overcome and one of WiFi’s biggest cons. Today, all that has changed. Via [cioupdate.com]… Continue Reading