Wireless and Mobile Device Security, 2nd Edition

Penetration Testing Tools

Like any other protected network environment that is subject to attack, the Wi-Fi network infrastructure requires security hardening, such as the use of demilitarized zone (DMZ) web servers. There are many tools and techniques available, but simply installing them and assuming they work has proven disastrous for many organizations. A better practice is for companies to test their own defenses using penetration testing (pentesting). Pentesting is the practice of searching for and then attempting to exploit vulnerabilities on networks that an attacker could potentially exploit. In essence, pentesting is attacking the network with permission. Pentesting works on the theory that you are better off looking for weaknesses ...