Security analysis of wireless network access following 802.11 standard in educational institutions of the Republic of Croatia

Security of wireless networks is lower than the security of wired networks and it remains he greatest security risk of a local network. This is primarily due to the communication medium (air), which is accessible in a specific radius of action as well as the inadequate use wireless network protective mechanisms. Besides, administrators of wireless networks usually respond to damage caused by a system security breach only after it had already happened. The aim of this research is an evaluation of the safety parameters that affect the security of wireless networks. For this purpose a questionnaire was designed to test the expertise in educational institutions in the Republic of Croatia: CARNet system engineers will evaluate the parameters that affect the security of local WLAN. The collected data show individual evaluation of wireless network security parameters that affect the WIFI security. The results will be used for recommended safety guidelines.