DocumentCode :
1828548
Title :
Choosing the right wireless LAN security protocol for the home and business user
Author :
Maple, Carsten ; Jacobs, Helen ; Reeve, Matthew
Author_Institution :
Inst. for Res. in Applicable Computing, Univ. of Luton, UK
fYear :
2006
fDate :
20-22 April 2006
Abstract :
The introduction and evolution of security standards for wireless networking has been a problematic process. Flaws in the initial security standard resulted in quick-fix solutions and interoperability issues. As wireless networks are not confined to a building, there is an added security risk that radio signals can be detected externally. Wireless networking has rapidly increased in popularity over the last few years due to the flexibility it provides. Given the simultaneous growth of e-government services there is particular risk to the citizen of identity theft. This article discusses the progression of wireless security protocols since their introduction and the effect this has had on home and business users. The risks of using wireless networks are outlined in the paper and recommendations for securing wireless networks are reviewed.
Keywords :
home automation; office automation; open systems; protocols; security of data; telecommunication security; wireless LAN; business user; e-government service; home user; identity theft; interoperability; radio signal; security protocol; wireless LAN; Access protocols; Authentication; Communication system security; Cryptography; Data security; Electronic government; Jacobian matrices; Wireless LAN; Wireless application protocol; Wireless networks; TKIP; WEP; WLANs; WPA; security;
fLanguage :
English
Publisher :
ieee
Conference_Titel :
Availability, Reliability and Security, 2006. ARES 2006. The First International Conference on
Print_ISBN :
0-7695-2567-9
Type :
conf
DOI :
10.1109/ARES.2006.42
Filename :
1625420
Link To Document :
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