Wireless network infrastructure has become just another connection method for corporate and home users alike. This rapid acceptance can be attributed from:
• Flexibility and mobility
• Ease of installation
• Lower implementation costs
Wireless security in 802.11 is less robust and has many security flaws that can be exploited by an attacker. Security best practice for wireless networks depends on a defense in depth strategy, with five control layers:
1. Security Policy
2. Network Level Security
3. Host Level Security
4. Application Level Security
5. Logging and Auditing
Security Policy
Organizations should develop a security policy for the wireless LAN infrastructure prior to the implementation stage. In order to have a strong security policy,
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• Create a policy requiring users to obtain a security training prior to gaining access to the wireless networks.
Network Level Security
The network level security will form the relationships of authentication, encryption and authorization for the wireless network and its connectivity between wireless clients to the internal network. Some recommendations are:
• Isolate the Wireless LAN on a different VLAN (most commonly used) and place a firewall between this VLAN from the corporate internal network.
• Implement RADIUS server for authentication and authorization
Host Security Level
Host level security deals with the access control on the wireless devices such as access points. Some recommendations are:
• Change the SSIDs from its default
• Disable the broadcast SSID option
• Consider configuring access points to filter MAC address, permitting only those permitted.
Application Level Security
Application level security plays a vital part of the defense in depth strategy. Some recommendations that an organization should do are:
• Ensure that client machine have some sort of firewall installed and enabled.
• Ensure that corporate systems are hardened properly, to prevent a
An unsecure WIFI network is the equivalent of an unlocked front door. You don’t leave your office unlocked over night therefore you shouldn’t leave your WIFI unlocked. Protect your WIFI with a strong password made up of the criteria described in tip number 1.
Since the system/application domain involves business’s mission-critical systems and applications, as well as data, it is important to ensure security of this domain. Failure to do so can result in a large loss of information and can ultimately lead to the cease of productions. This will ensure the protection of confidential data and its integrity. By implementing monitoring software tools, this will analyze any potential vulnerability that may exist on the
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Solution: Arizona State University uses the authentication technique PEAP (MSCHAP v2). The authenticated technique based on Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol Microsoft Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol version 2 is much more secure as it uses user credentials i.e. username and password which are stored in Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) to authenticate all the wireless access clients instead of using user and computer certificates for client authentication. For e.g., if
IV. Overview of the many possible threats/risks that both home and corporate WIFI networks will need to overcome to provide the desirable level of security.
One needs to consider the security setting for the network devices. There are some basic configurations that one can choose to use in their configuration. Passwords and a username should be used for consoling and remote access to any
Hardening the network by conducting updating software and hardware to ensure the security of the system is an important part of network. Hardening involves an ongoing process of ensuring that all networking software together with the routers are password protected. These routers are updated with the latest vendor supplied patches and fixes. Since most routers and wireless access points provide a remote management interface which can be accessed over the network, it is essential that such devices are protected with strong passwords. There is also a need for a security plan that will ensure that the planned security controls are fully documented. It is the configuration management plan, contingency plan and the incident response plan, Security awareness, a training plan and the regulatory compliance.
Brigham Young University Hawaii Campus wants to implement a campus wide secure wireless network. In their existing system there are some network security flaws such as rouge access point (Easily accessible open network), anyone can access and capture important information of users. We have been hired by the BYU-HAWAII to design and install a wireless network solution for the university.
Many solutions can accommodate role-based access policies, and much like with 802.1X this is often accomplished through the use of VLANs by dynamically changing the VLAN on a switch port or wireless access point based on a user’s role or group membership (e.g., Finance, Engineering, Sales, etc.).
Networking of computers has developed quite well since they were first introduced. Wireless networks are basically just the new trend of computer networks in the IT world. Of course with every new technology that is created, there are some pros and cons. This paper engages some of the key advantages and deficiencies of wireless networks security. It addresses various types of security levels being implemented by standard wireless networks, such as WEP, WPA and 802.11.This paper also discusses benefits of utilizing wireless networks, like cost effectiveness. Businesses have recently been found considering wireless installations simply because the lower total cost of ownership and maintenance. Other benefits will be brought to light, such as how wireless networks increase data accuracy and increases a user’s productivity. Wireless networks are starting to make their way into just about every venue possible, like schools, airports and hospitals. One of the main points that seem to always be addressed when discussing wireless networks is security and how people are concerned with the protection of their valuable information. In the conclusions, questions and opportunities for future WLAN research will be discussed.
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Wireless networks should be protected to safeguard sensitive information. Several practices can be implemented to protect wireless networks.
The wireless network helps the both internal (Staff) and external customers to access those within the Domain Hardware Application to connect with the local wireless network.