WLAN security on a budget
As managers become increasingly concerned about WLAN security, a brisk business has grown up for wireless appliances and software that purport to lock down your network. While these tools can be useful, you should also know that your current wireless network and equipment has security features that you're probably not making full use of. These tips will help you make the most of current software and hardware, emphasizing good design and best practices over expensive security solutions. You'll also learn about some situations when the most intense security measures simply aren't called for - another area in which you can conserve precious resources.
Securing wireless: WLAN best practices
Type: Feature
Source: searchSecurity.com
Defining best practices for designing and implementing 802.11 security
Type: Feature
Source: Vigilar, Inc.
History and best practices of wireless network security
Type: Research
Source: SANS Institute
Best practices in wireless security
Type: Tip
Source:Tech Transform
Best practices for 802.11 network vulnerabilities
Type: Feature
Source: National Infrastructure Protection Center
Wireless Security and Privacy: A book review
Type: Book review
Source: Help Net Security
Wi-Fi security for the masses
Type: Feature
Source: Information Week
Wireless security: Create your own VPN
Type: Tip
Source: Extreme Tech
Formulating a wireless LAN security policy
Type: White paper
Source: Giac.org
Improved Wi-Fi security is not for everyone yet
Type: Feature
Source: Yahoo! News
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Either way you look at it Microsoft Data Center management did not follow standards or best practices in this failure. In which case it makes me wonder more about the outsourcing of corporate data much less personal data.
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