Title :
Securing Wi-Fi networks
Author :
Hole, Kjell J. ; Dyrnes, Erlend ; Thorsheim, Per
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Informatics, Bergen Univ., Norway
fDate :
7/1/2005 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Wi-Fi networks, based on the IEEE 802.11 b/g standards, have become very popular in recent years. Many users have installed Wi-Fi networks at home, and numerous corporations have added Wi-Fi access points to their wired networks, giving employees easier access to corporate data and services. Hackers can decrypt and read data on a wireless link protected by built-in WEP encryption, and may even be able to access the data on a wired network through a Wi-Fi access point. We assess Wi-Fi network security in one city, analyze alternative security techniques, and suggest ways to secure such networks.
Keywords :
IEEE standards; computer crime; cryptography; telecommunication links; telecommunication security; telecommunication standards; wireless LAN; IEEE 802.11 b/g standards; Wi-Fi access points; Wi-Fi network security; built-in WEP encryption; network hacking; wireless link; Cities and towns; Communication system security; Computer crime; Computer hacking; Computer networks; Cryptography; Data security; Hardware; Home automation; Protection; Wi-Fi networks; virtual private networks; wireless hacking; wireless security;
DOI :
10.1109/MC.2005.241
