People talk about how insecure Wireless networking is. The technology is not the insecure part though, it's the methods of deployment. There is enough progress now in means of deployment, authentication, and encryption, to allow any small, medium, or enterprise entity to securely deploy a WiFi network. The problem is the ignorance of those who deploy some of these networks.
I work for a company that among many other things designs and deploys WiFi access and bridging for other companies. Part of my job is evaluating and correcting issues with existing infrastructure. Some of the things I see out there would curl your toes. When arriving at a customers sit, I can be running on of the numerous WLAN detection/evaluation applications at my disposal, and be on their network virtually before I park my car. There is No Excuse for this.
I think it's about time we start holding entities deploying wireless networking equipment, partially accountable for exploits carried out by rogue users who hijack said wireless network.
That is to say if it can be proven through investigation that the entity deploying the wireless equipment did so in a manner that is irresponsible, or in disregard of prudent security measures.
There is enough information out there to warn people, and organizations of the dangers of open, unsecured WiFi networks. There is no excuse to be easily hacked. They have to realize that by installing wireless equipment with inadequate security in place, they are not only putting themselves; but everyone at risk, by giving E-Intruders an anonymous venue for launching cyber attacks.
Anyone who wants to learn more about WiFi security can PM me.
I work for a company that among many other things designs and deploys WiFi access and bridging for other companies. Part of my job is evaluating and correcting issues with existing infrastructure. Some of the things I see out there would curl your toes. When arriving at a customers sit, I can be running on of the numerous WLAN detection/evaluation applications at my disposal, and be on their network virtually before I park my car. There is No Excuse for this.
I think it's about time we start holding entities deploying wireless networking equipment, partially accountable for exploits carried out by rogue users who hijack said wireless network.
That is to say if it can be proven through investigation that the entity deploying the wireless equipment did so in a manner that is irresponsible, or in disregard of prudent security measures.
There is enough information out there to warn people, and organizations of the dangers of open, unsecured WiFi networks. There is no excuse to be easily hacked. They have to realize that by installing wireless equipment with inadequate security in place, they are not only putting themselves; but everyone at risk, by giving E-Intruders an anonymous venue for launching cyber attacks.
Anyone who wants to learn more about WiFi security can PM me.
