WLAN Auditing Tools |
CHAPTER 9 |
WI-FI NETWORKS REQUIRE AUDITING on an ongoing basis. Indeed, auditing is essential. It conveys to the network administrator the network’s precise status at any time. This is especially true for Wi-Fi because of its inherent vulnerability as a broadcast medium—that is, it transmits to anyone who is interested.
In recent years, Wi-Fi has become pervasive both in the workplace and in the home. This is due in large part to its affordability and its ease of installation. This is great for installers and administrators, but there is a downside. Because they are cheap and easy to install, Wi-Fi networks are constantly under threat of unauthorized access. This unauthorized access can occur as a result of misconfiguration, ...
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