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Expert guidance for securing your 802.11 networks
Cisco Wireless LAN Security is an in-depth guide to wireless LAN technology and security, introducing the key aspects of 802.11 security by illustrating major wireless LAN (WLAN) standards that can protect the entire network. Because a WLAN is less effective as an isolated piece of the network, this book emphasizes how to effectively integrate WLAN devices into the wired network while maintaining maximum security.
Cisco Wireless LAN Security covers the spectrum of WLAN security, including protocols and specifications, vulnerabilities and threats, and, especially, deployment patterns and design guidelines. With a unique combination of theory and practice, this book addresses fundamental wireless concepts, such as WEP, and innovations, such as EAP, switching, and management. Each chapter includes detailed illustrations, checklists, design templates, and other resources. You will also find generic wireless deployment patterns based on real-world customer installations and functional examples of architecture, design, and best practices.
Whether you currently design, configure, implement, and maintain WLANs or simply want to explore wireless security issues, Cisco Wireless LAN Security has everything you need to understand how to create a seamlessly secure, impenetrable 802.11 network.
This book is part of the Networking Technology Series from Cisco Pressß which offers networking professionals valuable information for constructing efficient networks, understanding new technologies, and building successful careers.
1. Securing WLANs Overview.
WLAN: A Perspective.
Wireless LAN Components and Terminology.
WLAN Standards.
WLAN Security.
WLAN Security Domain Conceptual Model.
Navigating This Book and Contexts.
Summary.
2. Basic Security Mechanics and Mechanisms.
Security Mechanics.
Confidentiality Mechanisms.
Encryption Algorithm Strengths and Weaknesses.
Integrity Mechanisms.
Key Management.
Authentication and Identity Protocols.
PPP Authentication Protocols.
The TACACS+ Protocol.
The RADIUS Protocol.
The Kerberos Protocol.
IPv6.
IPSec.
Summary.
3. WLAN Standards.
Standards Organizations, Position, Context, and Influence.
IEEE.
Wi-Fi Alliance.
Wireless LAN Association.
Hardware/Radio/Waves and Modulation.
FCC Regulations.
Radio Technologies in 802.11.
Brief Discussion on Relevant Standards.
IEEE 802.11.
IEEE 802.11b.
Channel Allocation.
IEEE 802.11a.
IEEE 802.11g.
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