Computers: Data_Communications: Wireless: Security

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asleap
Tool for penetration testing Cisco LEAP wireless access points, can recover weak passwords by passively monitoring wireless traffic. Includes documentation and downloads.

LucidLink WiFi Client
A software application designed to provide a clear interface to wireless security options enabled in surrounding wireless networks. Intended for use in laptops.

Securing Your Wireless Network
Tips for home users to secure their wireless LAN, with detailed instructions on how to execute each step of the process.

The Unofficial 802.11 Security Web Page
Collection of papers and links covering the major wireless standards and their associated vulnerabilities.

WiFi Alliance: WPA2 standard
Information on the WPA2 security standard designed to meet the 802.11i criteria. Includes FAQ and media briefing presentation in English and Japanese.

Wireless Home Network Security Tips
Tips for home users who want to get a network up quickly to secure their network against the most prevalent of threats.

802.11x Wireless LAN Security & Software
Offers security alerts and articles based on specific wireless LAN hardware and mirrored multi-platform software helpful for wireless security.

New Scientist
Article by Will Knight, discussing a new authentication approach that can combat the risks associated with connecting to a rogue access point. (February 20, 2005)

Securityfocus
A three part article on wireless penetration testing discussing the different types of attacks that can be used, how to protect against them, and walks through a typical attack on a network. (June 3, 2004)

Securityfocus
A two part article on developing a security policy for wireless networks expressing key policy components in great detail. (September 18, 2003)

Keeping Wireless Intruders Away
Article raising awareness about the risk of unprotected wireless networks, and how a worldwide test yielded shocking results about the amount homes left unprotected to network attacks. (February 27, 2003)

6 Wireless Security Tips
An article which includes useful tips on providing a basic layer of security on a wireless home network. (August 28, 2002)

Ars Technica: Wireless Security Blackpaper
Article covering basic 802.11b security, WEP, MAC address filtering, broadcast key rotation and EAP based standards. (July 18, 2002)

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