Enterprise Security: A Data-Centric Approach to Securing the Enterprise

Wireless segmentation

Implementing a wireless network within the enterprise can provide a high degree of mobility for enterprise users allowing access to enterprise assets no matter where they are located on the campus. The access to critical infrastructure should be properly segmented to ensure the security of the assets from unauthorized access that may be successful via a weak wireless security implementation. In environments with a securely implemented wireless infrastructure, it is recommended to also segment the networks with an intelligent firewall to detect and mitigate attacks over the wireless network. Some compliance standards such as the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) mandate a segmentation of the wireless network ...