Chapter 5

Protecting Wireless Networks

THE FOLLOWING COMPTIA SECURITY+ EXAM OBJECTIVES ARE COVERED IN THIS CHAPTER:

images 1.5 Given a scenario, troubleshoot security issues related to wireless networking.

  • WPA
  • WPA2
  • WEP
  • EAP
  • PEAP
  • LEAP
  • MAC filter
  • Disable SSID broadcast
  • TKIP
  • CCMP
  • Antenna placement
  • Power level controls
  • Captive portals
  • Antenna types
  • Site surveys
  • VPN (over open wireless)

images 3.4 Explain types of wireless attacks.

  • Rogue access points
  • Jamming/Interference
  • Evil twin
  • War driving
  • Bluejacking
  • Bluesnarfing
  • War chalking
  • IV attack
  • Packet sniffing
  • Near ...

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