CHAPTER 9
Wireless Internet Security
9.1 INTRODUCTION
Wireless networks are literally all around us as we move through our everyday lives. No longer just found in private residences, airports, and coffee shops, wireless networks are now present in buses, airplanes, restaurants, and city parks, just to name a few places. Coupled with the abundance of Wi-Fi-enabled mobile devices (i.e., smart phones, laptops, tablets) able to connect to wireless Internet networks, we are immersed in a culture of technology that enables effortless and seamless connection to the Internet. While wireless networks provide the convenience of untethered access to the Internet, they also present a number of security threats that must be recognized and accounted ...
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