Chapter 26. Implementing Wireless Security

Many IT professionals approach wireless devices and wireless security with a good deal of fear and loathing, primarily because they’ve "heard" that wireless is inherently insecure and unsafe. Well, it isn’t. Yes, wireless security requires attention and understanding, and careful implementation. But it isn’t something you need to fear.

For those who doubt that wireless networks can be secure, consider Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft is one of the most visible targets for those who would like to prove something by compromising the security of a wireless network. And everywhere on the Microsoft campus wireless networking ...

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