Effective security is the most important element now missing from most wireless networks. Vulnerabilities in these networks leave them open to eavesdropping, session highjacking, data alteration and manipulation, and an overall lack of privacy.
This comprehensive book clearly shows you how to identify these vulnerabilities and protect yourself against them by building security into the network infrastructure and connected devices. Drawing on the latest research in the field, Vines offers a thorough examination of the fundamental concepts of security and basic computing technology.
He first provides you with the necessary background on wireless and cellular technologies, looking the various ways in which they are implemented.
Part I Technology Essentials
- Chapter 1 Computing Technology
- Chapter 2 Wireless Theory
- Chapter 3 Wireless Reality
Part II Security Essentials
- Chapter 4 Security Concepts and Methodologies
- Chapter 5 Security Technologies
- Chapter 6 Threats and Solutions
Appendix A Glossary
Appendix B A WLAN Exploitation Guide
Appendix C Using the Fluhrer,Mantin, and Shamir
Attack to Break WEP
Appendix D NASA White Paper on the Wireless
Firewall Gateway
Appendix E Referenced Documents and URLs