Protecting Wireless Networks
Security professionals can adequately protect wireless networks if they take care to deploy multiple layers of controls based on vulnerabilities present in their environments. In some ways, a wireless network can be secured like a wired network, but certain techniques specific to wireless networks must be considered as well.
Default AP Security
Every AP ships with certain defaults already set. To deploy secure network components, these default settings should always be changed. Every manufacturer includes some guidance on how to configure its APs. You should always follow the manufacturer’s advice and mix it with a healthy dose of experience on what is best. Not changing the defaults on an AP can be a big detriment ...
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