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Wireless Network Security

Wireless Network Security. Michael Clonts. Agenda. Will discuss: Home wireless configuration Public hotspot security Will not discuss: Nuts and bolts of wireless security. Home Wireless. You’ve bought a wireless router… now what?. Home Wireless – Basic Security.

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Wireless Network Security

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  1. Wireless Network Security Michael Clonts Clonts

  2. Agenda • Will discuss: • Home wireless configuration • Public hotspot security • Will not discuss: • Nuts and bolts of wireless security

  3. Home Wireless • You’ve bought a wireless router… now what?

  4. Home Wireless – Basic Security • Change administrator user/password • Enable encryption • Use WPA2 if supported • Change default SSID (your network “name”)

  5. Home Wireless – Advanced Security • Disable SSID broadcast • Enable MAC address filtering • Enable static IP addresses, not DHCP • Position router to minimize signal broadcast outside of building

  6. Home Wireless – Periodic Actions • Review router logs • Change passphrase used to generate keys

  7. Home Wireless – Periodic Actions • Check for firmware upgrades • Disable during periods of non-use

  8. Public Wireless Hotspots • You’re at studying at Starbucks… how can you safely use their WiFi?

  9. Public Wireless – Basic Security • Enable local firewall • Verify SSID name with establishment • Disable “auto-connect to open network” feature • Disable file sharing

  10. Public Wireless – Encryption Options • Use higher-layer encryption methods: • HTTPS for web data • SSH for console connections • SFTP for file transfers • VPN into a secure network • Don’t sent sensitive data without these!

  11. Questions? Any questions? Sonchar and Reese

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