Chapter 20: Cellular Network Security

Review Questions/Exercises

True/False

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Multiple Choice

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Exercise

Solution

The following is a partial exercise solution. The students should be able to expand on the following:
Compared to Wired Networks, Wireless Cellular Network security has a lot of limitations.
1. Open wireless access medium: Since the communication is on the wireless channel, there is no physical barrier that can separate an attacker from the network.
2. Limited bandwidth: Although wireless bandwidth is increasing continuously, because of channel contention everyone has to share the medium.
3. System complexity: Wireless systems are more complex due to the need to support mobility and making ...

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