Tag Archives: Security

Quick Guide To Protecting Wi-Fi Networks And Users

As mobile networks get more convenient, they get less secure. Mobile security decreases as inconvenience increases. Here’s a few things you can do to protect yourself and your enterprise. Via [informationweek.com]Continue Reading

Wi-Fi: You Can Bet On It!

Many analysts feel that it will be only a matter of time before other states join Nevada in adopting laws to accommodate gambling in casinos with WiFi devices. In fact, Aimee Marcel, gaming analyst at Jefferies & Co. recently said: ” This has the potential to be a huge growth vehicle for the manufacturers.” ViaContinue Reading

Wi-Fi Security: Are We There Yet?

While the Wi-Fi Alliance claims that WPA addresses all known WEP vulnerabilities, the market clearly is not convinced. That is rather perplexing, as there have been no known hacks against WPA, notes Dorothy Stanley, security task group leader at the Wi-Fi Alliance and a systems architect at Agere. Via [toptechnews.com]Continue Reading

Web Site Documents Wireless Threats, Vulnerabilities

Protecting a wireless network from attack may have just gotten a little easier. Via [searchmobilecomputing.techtarget.com]Continue Reading

Cognitive Radio Enhances WLANs

The first step in preventing wireless intrusion is identifying the intrusion point. Because WLANs are fixed to a specific WLAN channel during operation, they cannot simultaneously detect intrusion points on other WLAN channels. Via [toptechnews.com]Continue Reading

Take A Moment To Look At Your Wireless Network

Well I hope that everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving day! I didn’t eat too much, but there was a lot of good food! Via [business.mainetoday.com]Continue Reading

Secure Your Wireless Network

Wireless networks have become a reality for companies of all sizes. In small and midsized businesses (SMBs), wireless networks’ low cost and ease of deployment can make them preferable to wired networks. Larger enterprises view wireless networks as facilitating employees meeting in rooms, lounges, and even cafeterias with their laptops to maintain network connectivity. ViaContinue Reading

Wireless Security Without The Pain

The best burglar alarm system in the world is no protection if the homeowner can’t figure out how to turn it on. Bluesocket clearly knows this. With its BlueSecure line of wireless gateways, the company has emphasized simplicity of setup and configuration. Via [fcw.com]Continue Reading

Wi-Fi Mosquito Killer Coming To A Porch Near You

A biotechnology company with a specialty in killing mosquitoes is turning to wireless technology and computers to make a killing for itself. Via [news.com.com]Continue Reading

WhiteHat: Sydney’s CBD A Haven For Wardrivers

Security firm WhiteHat has found that out of 751 wireless networks discovered in Sydney’s central business district, 75 percent were unencrypted. Via [zdnet.com.au]Continue Reading

New York County Proposes Law To Enforce Wi-Fi Security

A public official in Westchester County, some 30 miles north of New York, has proposed legislation that would require businesses that collect customer information to apply basic security like firewalls when also offering wireless access to consumers. Via [pcmag.com]Continue Reading

Cisco Flaw Puts Wi-Fi Networks At Risk

A security bug in Cisco Systems’ wireless LAN controllers could enable an attacker to send malicious traffic to a secured Wi-Fi network. Via [news.com.com]Continue Reading

Wi-Fi Is Not ‘Enterprise-secure’, Says AT&T

Wi-Fi networks are not secure enough for enterprises to run their businesses, according to a senior AT&T executive. Via [zdnetasia.com]Continue Reading

Startup Offering Light-Powered Sensor For Wireless Security

The amount of light typically available in homes or offices can both operate the RF sensor continuously and store energy for up to six days use in total darkness, according to the company. Via [informationweek.com]Continue Reading

Wireless LANs, The New ‘Secure’ Network

Once considered a playground for hackers and malicious attacks, wireless networks are fast becoming more secure than their wired counterparts. Via [searchnetworking.techtarget.com]Continue Reading