Wireless Security Architecture

Introduction

In business environments, wireless and especially Wi-Fi networks are configured and maintained by a breadth of technology professionals—from Wi-Fi specialists to the sole IT professional left to juggle everything from networking to managing endpoints, applications, and servers. This book brings deep technical details to the seasoned wireless professional and summarizes best practices in easy-to-follow advice for those wearing many hats.

After fifteen years of stale Wi-Fi security suites and a limited focus on IoT security, the world of wireless is finally putting the spotlight on security. But designing secure wireless networks isn't nearly as straightforward as it seems. The newest WPA3 security suite greatly enhances security, but also introduces complexity as organizations move from legacy security to the latest standards.

This book reframes and redefines architecting secure wireless, opposing outdated guidance in favor of more robust security practices meant to address today's and tomorrow's evolving wireless networks. Its contents walk professionals through the decision-making steps of architecting secure networks, starting from risk and compliance considerations to detailed technical configurations. Along the way, it offers practical guidance, best practices, and specific recommendations for a variety of environments, vendor implementations, and security needs.

Overview of the Book and Technology

Securing wireless networks today requires a new way of thinking ...