Download or read book Enhancing Wireless Network Security IEEE 802 1x written by Haider Waheeb Qleibo and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs), widely prevalent in corporate environments, is a current giant leap in information technology. This new paradigm of communications has leverage over other ways of data transmission, because it enables businesses and corporate environments to operate in a fast, better and more profitable way. Through the use of always-on, always-connected and always-available content and applications, WLAN combines data connectivity with user mobility. The IEEE standard for wireless LAN is 802.11. The 802.11 is emerging as a significant aspect of Internetworking. Growing rapidly in the wireless local area network environment, 802.11s are easy to find, because wireless technology allows the network to go where wire cannot. This fact, however, raises a number of security concerns. The current security solutions offered on a private 802.11 network in a public setting are not sufficient to protect sensitive material, so other measures are needed to provide adequate protection for data passed over the air. Although encryption, authentication and authorization are the pillars of security, there are other techniques that can be used and implemented for network defense. Security concerns have evolved, because there are limitations and weaknesses in controlling access and there are flaws and vulnerabilities in WEP data encryption. These things add to the insecure nature of radio broadcast transmission. This study discusses some security models offered over wireless networks and integrates the security enhancement by combining some of the wired techniques such as adding Kerberos to the wireless security equation along with RADIUS for increased authentication and authorization so that compromising the network is a non-trivial task. Those models are designed to prevent unauthorized access to the network from outside the wireless network environment. While we can make intrusion difficult, we cannot prevent hackers with portable devices and scanners from intercepting data and gaining access to the network. If we want flexibility and mobility, we can have this, but not with total security. The 802.11 technology protection is not failsafe as long as there is technology that allows portable computing devices with scanners to gain access to the LAN or intercept data.

Download or read book Security in Wireless Communication Networks written by Yi Qian and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-11-18 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Receive comprehensive instruction on the fundamentals of wireless security from three leading international voices in the field Security in Wireless Communication Networksdelivers a thorough grounding in wireless communication security. The distinguished authors pay particular attention to wireless specific issues, like authentication protocols for various wireless communication networks,encryption algorithms and integrity schemes on radio channels, lessons learned from designing secure wireless systems and standardization for security in wireless systems. The book addresses how engineers, administrators, and others involved in the design and maintenance of wireless networks can achieve security while retaining the broadcast nature of the system, with all of its inherent harshness and interference. Readers will learn: A comprehensive introduction to the background of wireless communication network security, including a broad overview of wireless communication networks, security services, the mathematics crucial to the subject, and cryptographic techniques An exploration of wireless local area network security, including Bluetooth security, Wi-Fi security, and body area network security An examination of wide area wireless network security, including treatments of 2G, 3G, and 4G Discussions of future development in wireless security, including 5G, and vehicular ad-hoc network security Perfect for undergraduate and graduate students in programs related to wireless communication, Security in Wireless Communication Networks will also earn a place in the libraries of professors, researchers, scientists, engineers, industry managers, consultants, and members of government security agencies who seek to improve their understanding of wireless security protocols and practices.

Download or read book Implementing 802 1X Security Solutions for Wired and Wireless Networks written by Jim Geier and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-06-02 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Implementing 802.1x Security Solutions for Wired and Wireless Networks Now you can approach 802.1x implementation with confidence You know it’s essential, and you’ve heard that it can be tricky — implementing the 802.1x standard. Here is a road map that will steer you safely around the pitfalls, smooth out the rough patches, and guide you to a successful implementation of 802.1x in both wired and wireless networks. Complete with step-by-step instructions, recommendations to help you choose the best solutions, and troubleshooting tips, it lets you benefit from the experience of others who have met the challenge. Get an overview of port-based authentication and network architecture concepts Examine EAPOL, RADIUS, and EAP-Methods protocols Understand 802.1x protocol packet structure and operation Explore and evaluate complete 802.1x-based security solutions for various needs Learn what parts are necessary to construct a complete network access-control system Configure your system and assure that all aspects of it work together Follow step-by-step instructions and screen shots to successfully set up 802.1x-based security solutions and make them work

Download or read book Security in Wireless Communication Networks written by Yi Qian and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-12-01 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Receive comprehensive instruction on the fundamentals of wireless security from three leading international voices in the field Security in Wireless Communication Networksdelivers a thorough grounding in wireless communication security. The distinguished authors pay particular attention to wireless specific issues, like authentication protocols for various wireless communication networks,encryption algorithms and integrity schemes on radio channels, lessons learned from designing secure wireless systems and standardization for security in wireless systems. The book addresses how engineers, administrators, and others involved in the design and maintenance of wireless networks can achieve security while retaining the broadcast nature of the system, with all of its inherent harshness and interference. Readers will learn: A comprehensive introduction to the background of wireless communication network security, including a broad overview of wireless communication networks, security services, the mathematics crucial to the subject, and cryptographic techniques An exploration of wireless local area network security, including Bluetooth security, Wi-Fi security, and body area network security An examination of wide area wireless network security, including treatments of 2G, 3G, and 4G Discussions of future development in wireless security, including 5G, and vehicular ad-hoc network security Perfect for undergraduate and graduate students in programs related to wireless communication, Security in Wireless Communication Networks will also earn a place in the libraries of professors, researchers, scientists, engineers, industry managers, consultants, and members of government security agencies who seek to improve their understanding of wireless security protocols and practices.

Download or read book Wireless Network Security written by Yang Xiao and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-12-29 with total page 423 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book identifies vulnerabilities in the physical layer, the MAC layer, the IP layer, the transport layer, and the application layer, of wireless networks, and discusses ways to strengthen security mechanisms and services. Topics covered include intrusion detection, secure PHY/MAC/routing protocols, attacks and prevention, immunization, key management, secure group communications and multicast, secure location services, monitoring and surveillance, anonymity, privacy, trust establishment/management, redundancy and security, and dependable wireless networking.

Download or read book 802 11 Wireless Networks written by Alan Holt and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2010-06-25 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique and practical text introduces the principles of WLANs based upon the IEEE 802.11 standards, demonstrating how to configure equipment in order to implement various network solutions. The text is supported by examples and detailed instructions.

Download or read book Improving WEP Security in IEEE 802 11 Wireless Networks written by Chaitanya Bandela and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Wireless Operational Security written by John Rittinghouse PhD CISM and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2004-05-01 with total page 495 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive wireless network book addresses the operational and day-to-day security management requirements of 21st century companies. Wireless networks can easily be reconfigured, are very mobile, allow for potentially nonstop exposure, and require the level of security be scrutinized even more than for wired networks. This includes inherent security flaws in various wireless architectures that result in additional risks to otherwise secure converged wired networks. An even worse scenario is one where an insecure wireless network is connected to a weakly secured or insecure wired network and the wireless subnet is not separated from the wired subnet. There are approximately a dozen popular books that cover components of the architecture, design, theory, issues, challenges, and recommended policies for wireless security, none of which address them in a practical, operationally-oriented and comprehensive way. Wireless Operational Security bridges this gap. *Presents a new "WISDOM" model for Wireless Security Infrastructures *Acts as a critical guide to implementing "Converged Networks" wired/wireless with all necessary security considerations *Rittinghouse's Cybersecurity Operations Handbook is the only security book recommended by the FCC

Download or read book Wireless Network Security written by Lei Chen and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-08-23 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wireless Network Security Theories and Applications discusses the relevant security technologies, vulnerabilities, and potential threats, and introduces the corresponding security standards and protocols, as well as provides solutions to security concerns. Authors of each chapter in this book, mostly top researchers in relevant research fields in the U.S. and China, presented their research findings and results about the security of the following types of wireless networks: Wireless Cellular Networks, Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs), Wireless Metropolitan Area Networks (WMANs), Bluetooth Networks and Communications, Vehicular Ad Hoc Networks (VANETs), Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs), Wireless Mesh Networks (WMNs), and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID). The audience of this book may include professors, researchers, graduate students, and professionals in the areas of Wireless Networks, Network Security and Information Security, Information Privacy and Assurance, as well as Digital Forensics. Lei Chen is an Assistant Professor at Sam Houston State University, USA; Jiahuang Ji is an Associate Professor at Sam Houston State University, USA; Zihong Zhang is a Sr. software engineer at Jacobs Technology, USA under NASA contract.

Download or read book 802 11 Security written by Bruce Potter and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2002-12-17 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focusing on wireless LANs in general and 802.11-based networks in particular, Potter (VeriSign) and Fleck (Secure Software) outline strategies and implementations for deploying a secure wireless network. They explain how the 802.11 protocols work and how an attacker will attempt to exploit weak spots within a network, and suggest methods for locking down a wireless client machine and securely configuring a wireless access point. Annotation : 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).

Download or read book Evaluation of Secure 802 1X Port Based Network Access Authentication Over 802 11 Wireless Local Area Networks written by Huseyin S. Ozturk and published by . This book was released on 2003-03-01 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since wireless technology has been used in Local Area Networks (LAN), our networks are easier to build and are more scalable and mobile than legacy structures. While providing these functionalities, Wireless LAN (WLAN)'s have some security vulnerabilities that should be addressed. Failing to examine the security risks of WLAN technology and to take the necessary countermeasures may result in unauthorized entry into the legacy local area networks and other attacks. A secure connection to an intranet, which holds critical data and applications, must be the utmost consideration in the effort to protect critical resources. This thesis builds an open-source test-bed for evaluating WLAN security protocols. Moreover, it investigates the suitability of the IEEE 802.1X standard to provide the required security framework to WLANs. This research determines that the IEEE 802.1X could enhance the security level in authentication and privacy by enabling the rekeying process but would not prevent Denial of Service attacks via unauthenticated management frames.

Download or read book Fundamental Concepts on Wireless LAN and the IEEE 802 11 Protocol written by Dereje Yohannes Ashenafi and published by Dereje Yohannes. This book was released on 2011 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book MAC layer Approaches for Security and Performance Enhancement in IEEE 802 11 written by Hao-Li Wang and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the past few years, wireless networks have become increasingly popular. The dominant question facing the wireless network today is: how can the network meet the needs of various users and applications? Two basic and primary needs for users are efficiency and security. To deal with these two concerns, this dissertation investigates the two areas and proposes four MAC-level approaches for security and performance enhancement in IEEE 802.11. In the first part, we propose three MAC-level approaches to improve the throughput performance in wireless LANs, i.e., the Freeze Counter scheme (FC), the Dynamically Adaptive Retransmission (DAR), and the Quick Acknowledgement (QA) scheme. The Freeze Counter scheme is an adaptive error recovery mechanism in 802.11 which can perform different actions according to the reasons for frame losses. Dynamically Adaptive Retransmission scheme is an enhanced feedback scheme in 802.11. We propose a Quick Acknowledgement (QA) scheme as a replacement for positive acknowledgement in IEEE 802.11. By using similar concepts as selective ACK and negative ACK, the proposed protocol solves the inefficiency problem of positive ACK in 802.11. In the second part, we propose a lightweight statistical authentication protocol for wireless networks. With more and more applications on wireless networks, new concerns are raised when it comes to security issues. Authentication service particularly becomes one of the basic but necessary security measures for wireless applications; however, traditional authentication protocols for wired networks do not work well in a wireless environment due to unique characteristics. To meet this target, we propose a lightweight statistical authentication protocol for wireless networks, namely Shepherd. To solve the inherent out-of-sync problem with Shepherd protocol, we develop three synchronization schemes with their statistical methods. In Shepherd, the legitimacy of a mobile node is determined by continuously checking a series of random authentication bits where each bit in this stream is piggybacked by a packet. Such an authentication bit stream is generated by both mobile node and access point using the same random number generator under the same shared seed as a key. The complete evaluation and analysis of all proposed approaches have been discussed.

Download or read book Guide to Wireless Network Security written by John R. Vacca and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-04-01 with total page 876 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 1. INTRODUCTION With the increasing deployment of wireless networks (802. 11 architecture) in enterprise environments, IT enterprises are working to implement security mechanisms that are equivalent to those existing today for wire-based networks. An important aspect of this is the need to provide secure access to the network for valid users. Existing wired network jacks are located inside buildings already secured from unauthorized access through the use of keys, badge access, and so forth. A user must gain physical access to the building in order to plug a client computer into a network jack. In contrast, a wireless access point (AP) may be accessed from off the premises if the signal is detectable (for instance, from a parking lot adjacent to the building). Thus, wireless networks require secure access to the AP and the ability to isolate the AP from the internal private network prior to user authentication into the network domain. Furthermore, as enterprises strive to provide better availability of mission-critical wireless data, they also face the challenge of maintaining that data's security and integrity. While each connection with a client, a supplier or a enterprise partner can improve responsiveness and efficiency, it also increases the vulnerability of enterprise wireless data to attack. In such an environment, wireless network security is becoming more important every day. Also, with the growing reliance on e-commerce, wireless network-based services and the Internet, enterprises are faced with an ever-increasing responsibility to protect their systems from attack.

Download or read book 802 1X Port Based Authentication written by Edwin Lyle Brown and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2006-12-19 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Port-based authentication is a "network access control" concept in which a particular device is evaluated before being permitted to communicate with other devices located on the network. 802.1X Port-Based Authentication examines how this concept can be applied and the effects of its application to the majority of computer networks in existence today. 802.1X is a standard that extends the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) over a Local Area Network (LAN) through a process called Extensible Authentication Protocol Over LANs (EAPOL). The text presents an introductory overview of port-based authentication including a description of 802.1X port-based authentication, a history of the standard and the technical documents published, and details of the connections among the three network components. It focuses on the technical aspect of 802.1X and the related protocols and components involved in implementing it in a network. The book provides an in-depth discussion of technology, design, and implementation with a specific focus on Cisco devices. Including examples derived from the 802.1X implementation, it also addresses troubleshooting issues in a Cisco environment. Each chapter contains a subject overview. Incorporating theoretical and practical approaches, 802.1X Port-Based Authentication seeks to define this complex concept in accessible terms. It explores various applications to today's computer networks using this particular network protocol.

Download or read book Advances in Network Security and Applications written by David C. Wyld and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-06-30 with total page 677 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book constitutes the proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Network Security and Applications held in Chennai, India, in July 2011. The 63 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from numerous submissions. The papers address all technical and practical aspects of security and its applications for wired and wireless networks and are organized in topical sections on network security and applications, ad hoc, sensor and ubiquitous computing, as well as peer-to-peer networks and trust management.

Download or read book Building Secure Wireless Networks with 802 11 written by Jahanzeb Khan and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2003-02-03 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides a step-by-step approach for planning and implementing a wireless LAN based on 802.11 Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) technology Authors are Wi-Fi security experts who are able to address the firestorm of concerns about security for 802.11b networks Offers a clear perspective of interoperability with related wireless standards like 802.11a, HomeRF, and Bluetooth Explains how to achieve the same performance as a wired Ethernet connection and deliver flexibility and high speed