Wireless Security Overview

Wireless networks are specifically susceptible to several threats, including the following:

• Interception of data
• Wireless intruders
• Denial of Service (DoS) Attacks
• Rogue APs

A WLAN is open to anyone within range of an AP and the appropriate credentials to associate to it

Attacks can be generated by outsiders, disgruntled employees, and even unintentionally by employees