Title :
The IEEE 802.11b security problem. 1
Author :
Williams, Joseph
Author_Institution :
Practice Manager Americas, Sun MicroSystems Inc., Mountain View, CA, USA
Abstract :
It is important to be aware of the security issues a wireless LAN can pose, and take steps to use its built-in security features. IEEE 802.11b-related security issues range from security management to inherent weaknesses of the underlying technologies. In addition, WLANs are subject to the same attacks that target traditional LANs.
Keywords :
IEEE standards; computer network management; security of data; telecommunication security; telecommunication standards; wireless LAN; IEEE 802.11b; security management; wireless LAN; Bridges; Communication system security; Context; IP networks; Information security; Modulation coding; Privacy; Spread spectrum communication; Wireless LAN; Wireless networks;
Journal_Title :
IT Professional
DOI :
10.1109/MITP.2001.977793
