Basic WLAN Security Measures

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WIRELESS NETWORKS COME IN MANY shapes and forms, from small-office, single-access-point networks to vast enterprise networks composed of hundreds, if not thousands, of interconnected access points. Regardless of the size and scope, however, the basic principles of wireless security remain the same: to safeguard data privacy, ensure availability of service, and protect against the theft or manipulation of information.

That said, when you consider wireless local area network (WLAN) security measures used to mitigate the various risks and vulnerabilities, you must align your objectives with the actual threats the organization faces. These measures range from basic considerations and affordable solutions ...

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