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Record Nr.

UNISALENTO991003253929707536

Titolo

Hack proofing your wireless network [electronic resource] / Christian Barnes ... [et al.] ; Neal O'Farrell, technical editor

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Rockland, Mass. : Syngress Pub. : Distributed by Publishers Group West in the U.S. & Jaguar Book Group in Canada, c2002

ISBN

9781928994596

1928994598

Descrizione fisica

xxviii, 483 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Altri autori (Persone)

Barnes, Christian.author

O'Farrell, Neal

Disciplina

005.8

Soggetti

Computer networks - Security measures

Wireless communication systems - Security measures

Wireless LANs - Security measures

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Risorsa elettronica

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index.

Sommario/riassunto

The only way to stop a hacker is to think like one! Wireless technology is a new and rapidly growing field of concentration for network engineers and administrators. Innovative technology is now making the communication between computers a cordless affair. Wireless devices and networks are vulnerable to additional security risks because of their presence in the mobile environment. Hack Proofing Your Wireless Network is the only book written specifically for architects, engineers, and administrators responsible for securing their wireless networks. From making sense of the various acronyms (WAP, WEP, SSL, PKE, PKI, SSL, SSH, IPSEC) to the implementation of security policies, plans, and recovery protocols, this book will help users secure their wireless network before its security is compromised. The only way to stop a hacker is to think like one...this book details the multiple ways a hacker can attack a wireless network - and then provides users with the knowledge they need to prevent said attacks. Uses forensic-based analysis to give the reader an insight into the mind of a hacker With the



growth of wireless networks architects, engineers and administrators will need this book Up to the minute Web based support at www.solutions@syngress.com.