Hacking Exposed Wireless, Third Edition

Introduction

Almost a year ago now our editors at McGraw-Hill Education approached us about contracting a third edition of Hacking Exposed™ Wireless. At the time, we weren’t sure if it was a good idea. Between our day jobs, our conference schedules, and side projects, we had little time to devote to such a huge undertaking.

Looking back, we are very happy that we decided to take on the third edition. First, it was needed—so much had changed in wireless hacking since the second edition of the book just a few years earlier. Second, we used it as an opportunity to research interesting new protocols and develop new tools of our own that we could share with our readers. Third, it was a great opportunity to keep sharing the message: wireless is the ...