Securing Wireless LANs: A Practical Guide for Network Managers, LAN Administrators and the Home Office User / Edition 1

Securing Wireless LANs: A Practical Guide for Network Managers, LAN Administrators and the Home Office User / Edition 1

by Gilbert Held
ISBN-10:
0470851279
ISBN-13:
9780470851272
Pub. Date:
10/10/2003
Publisher:
Wiley
ISBN-10:
0470851279
ISBN-13:
9780470851272
Pub. Date:
10/10/2003
Publisher:
Wiley
Securing Wireless LANs: A Practical Guide for Network Managers, LAN Administrators and the Home Office User / Edition 1

Securing Wireless LANs: A Practical Guide for Network Managers, LAN Administrators and the Home Office User / Edition 1

by Gilbert Held

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Overview

Wireless LANs will enable small teams and communities to communicate via their mobile devices without cables. This new technology will facilitate communication in small businesses/teams such as in hospitals, on construction sites, warehouses, etc.

Held provides a comprehensive guide to the implementation, planning and monitoring of all aspects of wireless LAN security in small offices/small to medium business (SMBs).

Securing Wireless LANs is timely in addressing the security issues of this important new technology and equips its readers with the tools they need to make the appropriate choice for their own situation.

This ideal introduction to wireless LAN technology:
* Provides a broad overview of all the different issues and practical guidance of how to make wireless LANs secure at home as well as in small offices
* Explains how to monitor wireless LANs, configure different types of wireless equipment
* Discusses which technologies are best for different situations and requirements
* Gives practical hints and advice on how to implement them

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780470851272
Publisher: Wiley
Publication date: 10/10/2003
Pages: 272
Product dimensions: 7.44(w) x 9.33(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Gilbert Held is an internationally known award-winning author and teacher with over 30 years experience in managing communications networks.

Table of Contents

Preface.

Acknowledgements.

Chapter 1. Introduction to Wireless LANs.

Chapter 2. Frame Formats and Basic Security Operation.

Chapter 3. Understanding Wireless Signals.

Chapter 4. Understanding WEP.

Chapter 5. Security Risks and Countermeasures.

Chapter 6. Proprietary Security Enhancement Techniques.

Chapter 7. Standards Based Security.

Appendix A: Wireless LAN Security Checklist.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"...an intelligent and thorough analysis, both using common sense and technical solutions..." (Information Security Bulletin, Dec 03)

"...a publication that will be of a great use to wireless newcomers and intermediate readers..." (Help Net Security Review, 2004)

"...very professional...structure is clear, logical and very well signposted...interesting, even if you're not a security expert..." (Communications Engineer, August/September 2004)

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