Wireless and Mobile Device Security, 2nd Edition

CHAPTER SUMMARY

The 802.11 standards that govern the design, installation, and use of wireless networks are but a small fraction of the overall Layer 1 landscape. Moreover, Layer 1 has often been a little discussed or considered aspect of the overall OSI Reference Model. Despite its obscure location in the networking constellation, however, WLANs and the RF considerations inherent in them have had a disproportionate impact on networking, productivity, and security.

For the information security specialist, this weighs heavily. As a result of wireless, access to the network, whether authorized or not, is no longer bound by a physical connection. This makes security far more complicated and far more difficult to manage. Gaining an understanding ...