Caution! Wireless Networking: Preventing a Data Disaster

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At last, a book dedicated to alleviating the fears that users may have about the security of their wireless home network. This no-nonsense guide is for wireless home networkers who want to protect their data from hackers, crackers, viruses, and worms. Written in non-technical language that's perfect for both novices and intermediate users, this book offers a brief introduction to wireless networking and identifies the most common internal and external pitfalls-and ways to avoid ...
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Overview

At last, a book dedicated to alleviating the fears that users may have about the security of their wireless home network. This no-nonsense guide is for wireless home networkers who want to protect their data from hackers, crackers, viruses, and worms. Written in non-technical language that's perfect for both novices and intermediate users, this book offers a brief introduction to wireless networking and identifies the most common internal and external pitfalls-and ways to avoid and correct them.
* The ideal reference for computer users with a wireless network who need facts separated from fiction to learn what is necessary to protect their networks
* Real-world examples help demystify viruses, worms, cryptography, and identity theft, while expert advice, cool techniques, and step-by-step instructions give readers the know-how they need to secure a WLAN and protect their privacy
* Covers the latest computer security threats and countermeasures, addressing problems that older titles do not cover, particularly in the areas of virus protection
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780764572135
  • Publisher: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
  • Publication date: 10/28/2004
  • Edition number: 1
  • Pages: 288
  • Sales rank: 1,336,416
  • Product dimensions: 7.40 (w) x 9.16 (h) x 0.60 (d)

Meet the Author

Jack McCullough is founding consultant of Razorwire Information Security Consulting and a highly respected IT network and security expert. He has been the subject of frequent interviews with Ziff Davis Publications, Information Security Magazine, National Public Radio, and NBC news affiliates.
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Table of Contents

Acknowledgments.

Part I: Understanding the Threat.

Chapter 1: A Brief Overview of Wi-Fi.

Chapter 2: Network Fundamentals and Security Concerns.

Chapter 3: The People Behind the Problem.

Chapter 4: Hijacking Wi-Fi.

Chapter 5: More Wireless Attacks.

Chapter 6: Wardriving.

Chapter 7: Viruses and Wi-Fi.

Part II: Protecting Yourself.

Chapter 8: Technical Pitfalls and Solutions.

Chapter 9: Wireless Privacy Concerns.

Chapter 10: Encryption and Wi-Fi.

Chapter 11: Securing Your WLAN.

Chapter 12: Protecting Your Wi-Fi Data.

Appendix A: Suppliers, Manufacturers, and Resources.

Appendix B: Wireless Standards.

Glossary.

Index.

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