Wireless Security Basics
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Internet Security Basics 101
Internet Security Basics 101
06/03/2004 03:35 AMWebDevInfo Jun 3 2004 7:26AM GMT
Network Security Basics
Network Security Basics
05/11/2004 06:22 AMLearn the Basics of Handheld Security
Learn the Basics of Handheld Security
06/02/2004 09:42 PMInternet.com Jun 3 2004 1:35AM GMT
Adventures in wireless security: Why
home and corporate wireless LANs are
insecure
Adventures in wireless security: Why
home and corporate wireless LANs are
insecure
06/03/2004 03:44 AMThe meat of the article is:
“…Wireless security recommendations: Change your system
defaults – everyone knows them.
Change the Admin and SNMP passwords. Change the IP network range. Also
change the Server Set ID (SSID). The SSID is a unique identifier for
your wireless hub/router. The default SSID is set in the factory is
definitely not unique.
Don’t broadcast the SSID. While you can change the default ID,
that does little if your hub or router broadcasts that SSID.
Enable Wireless Encryption. WEP or something similar can be
compromised, but it makes it significantly more difficult to
compromise your information. The larger the key length, the better.
Enable Shared Key Authentication. The default Open System setting lets
anyone connect to your network with very minimal effort.
Change your SNMP Community String. Create a Community String like it
is a strong password.
Enable MAC Address Codes. Again, this makes it more difficult for a
hacker to compromise your home network.
Set Wireless LAN cards to Infrastructure Mode. Most cards have the
default Ad Hoc mode, which is less secure.
Don’t rely only on the broadband firewall. A firewall at your
home’s Internet entry point is critical. However, you should
still have personal firewalls on all computers on your network, in
case something makes it through your home’s firewall or a hacker
does make it onto your network.”
Homeland Security Rapped On Wireless
Security
Homeland Security Rapped On Wireless
Security
07/02/2004 07:25 PMWireless Security
Wireless Security
08/04/2004 04:27 AMCNET Asia Aug 4 2004 8:33AM GMT
Wireless LAN Security FAQ
Wireless LAN Security FAQ
11/28/2002 11:07 PMYesterday I complained about the lack of knowledge of basic security
issues in some PHP articles. Well I am getting a wireless card for my
notebook, and thought I'd learn more about the security issues of
802.11. It's a pretty sad tale for
anal-retentive
security-obsessed slobs like me.
Encryption keys (
SSID's) are sent in clear text, etc.
"zeldman.alfred"
DNC cops just don't get wireless
security?
DNC cops just don't get wireless
security?
07/28/2004 11:16 AMOn the
politech list, a
thread of items from various listservs related to cybersecurity and
the Democratic National Convention. In one item, reader Wes Morgan
says,
I'm watching CNN's Headline News, and they run a story on security
preparations for this week's Democratic Convention in Boston. They go
on, at great length, about the extensive network of
cameras--approximately
75 of them, scattered around various Federal buildings and convention
sites--and make it a point to illustrate how the security force, with
their wireless networks and handheld devices, can grab the feed from
any of these cameras at the tap of a stylus.
So, they show one such device - with it's 802.11b card clearly
identifiable
- and show another agent viewing a webcam of the Boston Harbor
shoreline - with the URL of the hosting site clearly readable. When
talking about the cameras, they show several different cameras on
different buildings, some of which seem fairly unusual in their
architecture.
I now know that they're using 802.11b, and I know the name at least
one system handling the webcam feeds, and (with a bit of
reconaissance) I can probably determine the position of at least one
camera. So much for cybersecurity; I can't believe that the Feds even
let that stuff on the air, much less that they did so without
obfuscating critical information. *sigh* What were they
thinking?
Link, and
here is a
press release which states that DNC cops are using handhelds with
(apparently) 802.11 to access law enforcement databases.
VoIP and Wireless Security
VoIP and Wireless Security
04/19/2005 06:17 AMMy company blocks the Skype Web site because it would open some of our
company’s ports and giving hackers the chance to break in.
According to this article, VoIP is a threat to wireless security.
There’s a price to pay for using a free product. It’s
possible to get secure VoIP, but it means subscribing to a service
from a phone company and paying a monthly fee just as you would for
your other phone…
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Wireless Security'
Wireless Security By The Gallon
Wireless Security By The Gallon
12/29/2004 06:06 PMNo WLAN? You still need wireless
security
No WLAN? You still need wireless
security
05/16/2004 10:51 PMZDNet May 17 2004 2:46AM GMT
AMD Clamps Down on Wireless Security
AMD Clamps Down on Wireless Security
01/20/2003 04:37 PMNew wireless Flash Memory Device with 64-bit password protection
claims to deter signal thieves from mobile phone billing fraud or
pirating television.
Father of 802.1X on Wireless Security
Father of 802.1X on Wireless Security
12/02/2003 02:33 PMVipin Jain speaks out about .1X and basic security issues on wireless
networks: Straight from the horse's mouth, we hear about the utility
of 802.1X, which will almost certainly become the authentication
method of choice at hot spots before 2005 for all the reasons he
cites. I expect to see more and more 802.1X-for-hire that could serve
home users and small enterprise users alike. One funny statement by
Jain: 802.1x has been adopted in operating systems such as Linux.
There are commercial Linux 802.1X clients (from Meetinghouse, etc.),
but the open-source project is still a work in progress....
Security-Free Wireless Networks
Security-Free Wireless Networks
06/01/2004 05:41 AMWi-fi is hot, but security is not. Most home users don't enable basic
encryption or other protections against connection theft,
eavesdropping and network invasion. Why? Set-up is easy, but activate
security and the headaches begin.
Best Practices for Wireless Network
Security
Best Practices for Wireless Network
Security
11/10/2003 11:09 PMHow to mitigate eight major WLAN security risks.
Many Wireless Networks Lack Security
(AP)
Many Wireless Networks Lack Security
(AP)
05/30/2004 01:30 PMAP - With a laptop perched in the passenger seat of his Toyota 4Runner
and a special antenna on the roof, Mike Outmesguine ventured off to
sniff out wireless networks between Los Angeles and San Francisco. He
got a big whiff of insecurity.
Mobile & Wireless World: It's still
about security
Mobile & Wireless World: It's still
about security
05/27/2004 05:01 PMCompanies are certain of productivity gains from the use of wireless
and are mostly sold on its ROI. But security concerns remain
paramount, and balancing the two isn't always easy.
Many Wireless Networks Lack Security
Many Wireless Networks Lack Security
05/30/2004 01:19 PMWith a laptop perched in the passenger seat of his Toyota 4Runner and
a special antenna on the roof, Mike Outmesguine ventured off to sniff
out wireless networks between Los Angeles and San Francisco. He got a
big whiff of insecurity.
Evaluating Wireless Security Needs: The
Three L's (05-Apr-2004; 9.4K)
Evaluating Wireless Security Needs: The
Three L's (05-Apr-2004; 9.4K)
04/09/2004 04:01 PMWireless Security On The Hardware Side
Wireless Security On The Hardware Side
06/21/2004 12:39 PMWhile there have been a number of recent stories about WiFi security
offered
as a service, it looks like the hardware folks are getting back
into the game. Infoworld is taking a look at
two different new hardware-based methods to secure your WiFi
surfing. One is the encrypted USB keychain from Red Cannon that
got a lot of attention a few weeks ago. That's really designed to be
useful if you're using someone else's (or just a public) computer and
don't trust it. However, the more interesting device is a new WiFi
card from Seclarity that apparently runs Unix (no details are given,
and the Seclarity site doesn't seem particularly forthcoming on this)
and encrypts all data before it leaves the computer. While more
details would be nice, this certainly looks like it could be a viable
alternative to software based security options that are available now.
If automatically encrypting WiFi cards became more popular, it would
seriously cut down WiFi security problems.
Wireless Network Security for the Home
Wireless Network Security for the Home
02/12/2004 09:58 AMBluesocket punts wireless security kit
Bluesocket punts wireless security kit
07/21/2004 11:23 AMIntruder detection system - at a price
Wireless dilemma: Security isn't cool
Wireless dilemma: Security isn't cool
11/11/2003 09:21 AMZDNet Nov 11 2003 8:36AM ET
New Wireless Security Standard Has Old
Problem?
New Wireless Security Standard Has Old
Problem?
11/05/2003 08:14 PMLooking Back At Wireless Security In
2003
Looking Back At Wireless Security In
2003
12/30/2003 01:39 AMNaked Women And Wireless Security
Naked Women And Wireless Security
03/25/2005 09:47 PMYes, I'm a bit worried about what kind of people will find this post
via Google in a few days, but... It appears that mobile phone security
is suddenly getting a lot more attention -- and for some reason, it's
got a lot to do with naked women. First, there was the whole
Paris
Hilton incident, where her naked camera phone photos were spread
all over the internet due to weak server security from Danger and
T-Mobile, and now comes the amazingly bizarre story of two cops who
arrested a woman for drunk driving and then
down
loaded her naked camera phone photos to a PDA. No one seems to
want to explain why a drunk driving arrest would involve checking out
the photos on someone's phone. Then again, this case has a number of
oddities, including the fact that the cop's partner later called the
woman to ask her for a date. However, as the article points out, the
cops might not have done anything illegal -- and someone even claims
that this is no different than if someone had lost their wallet and it
had nude photos inside. Except that doesn't seem quite right. This
wasn't a case where the woman
lost her phone. This was a
situation where the cop clearly
took it and then actively went
through it, apparently looking for photos. That seems to go beyond
the standard investigative technique needed to judge whether or not a
driver is sober. Either way, it appears that pictures of naked women
are suddenly driving forward the important discussion on increasing
wireless security. People always said that porn leads the way towards
technology innovation, but they probably didn't mean this way.
Efforts to enhance wireless security
Efforts to enhance wireless security
06/30/2004 06:01 PMAs we come to grips with the new virus threats for handheld devices,
wireless service providers are looking to improve their security
measures. One example of this new mindset would be the partnership
with Texas Instruments and ARM. Texas Instruments will be integrating
ARM’s TrustZone technology into future devices offered by Texas
Instruments. The hope is that by embedding this type of security
directly into the device, it will give the end users more peace of
mind when using their handheld wireless devices.
Startup Markets Wireless-Security Paint
Startup Markets Wireless-Security Paint
12/28/2004 11:11 PMInformation Week Dec 29 2004 2:24AM GMT
Wireless endpoint security: Tie up the
loose ends
Wireless endpoint security: Tie up the
loose ends
06/28/2004 09:44 AMMost Wireless Networks Lack Basic
Security
Most Wireless Networks Lack Basic
Security
05/31/2004 08:29 PM“Even the makers of Wi-Fi routers, access points and other
gadgets privately say that as many as 80 percent of home users
don’t bother to enable basic encryption or other protections
against connection theft, eavesdropping and network invasion.”
Cisco and Aruba jump on next-gen
wireless security
Cisco and Aruba jump on next-gen
wireless security
07/20/2004 11:10 AMAruba Wireless Networks Inc. claims to have stolen a march on the rest
of the market with support for the newly ratified 802.11i security
standard, while Cisco Systems Inc. is reported to be preparing WLAN
products with AES encryption, a key feature of 802.11i.
The Year 2003 in Wireless Network
Security
The Year 2003 in Wireless Network
Security
12/27/2003 12:35 PMOenMarK writes "I ran into an article that is basically an overview of
events, software releases, and happenings related to wireless
security. There's also a ...
Mobile and Wireless: Security was the
Watchword in 2004
Mobile and Wireless: Security was the
Watchword in 2004
01/06/2005 12:02 PMCheck Point to switch on wireless
security
Check Point to switch on wireless
security
04/08/2005 06:37 PMGets set to debut a version of its VPN and firewall appliance for
networks that allow wireless connections.
DallasCon Wireless and Network Security
Seminar
DallasCon Wireless and Network Security
Seminar
01/09/2004 09:43 PMNetLib Jan 9 2004 2:03AM ET
Aaron on Wireless “Security”
Aaron on Wireless “Security”
12/31/2002 01:09 PMAaron Schwartz explains why I run an open access point in my
apartment. All my systems are secure, so if someone wants to leach a
bit of cable bandwidth off me, I'm fine with that. Sadly, people keep
talking about...
Cisco issues wireless Lan security alert
Cisco issues wireless Lan security alert
12/04/2003 09:38 AMvnunet.com Dec 4 2003 8:48AM ET
China Downplays Wireless Security Delay
China Downplays Wireless Security Delay
04/22/2004 10:47 PMSan Jose Mercury News Apr 23 2004 2:51AM GMT
IEEE 802.11 Wireless LAN Security with
Microsoft Windows XP
IEEE 802.11 Wireless LAN Security with
Microsoft Windows XP
06/28/2004 11:14 PMAlthough wireless LAN networks provide freedom of movement, they also
require you to address security issues that are not as prevalent on a
private cabling system for a wired LAN technology such as Ethernet.
The main security issues are the authentication of wireless clients
and the encryption and data integrity of wireless LAN frames. This
article discusses the security issues of IEEE 802.11 wireless networks
and shows how the Microsoft Windows XP operating system can be used to
make 802.11 wireless networks as secure as the current set of
802.11-related technologies allow.
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