Wi-Fi Security
Published on 16. March 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
309 pages
978-0-07-141073-1 (ISBN)
Description
Enhance security and maintain privacy of mission-critical data, even when going wireless. This book covers 802.11 security for Windows, Linux, Macs, Palms, and other PDAs.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
75 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 186 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
644 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-141073-1 (9780071410731)
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Person
Stewart Miller (Carlsbad, CA) is a security and ERP consultant for such large corporations as EDS and IBM. He is the author of more than 10 books, including SAP R/3 Certification, ASAP, and Peoplesoft Integration. The certification book brought in over half a million dollars alone for McGraw-Hill. Stewart is currently being considered as the wireless security expert at a Southern California firm with several government contracts.
Content
Chapter 1: Introduction to the Wireless LAN Industry Security StandardsChapter 2: TechnologyChapter 3: Wireless LAN Security FactorsChapter 4: Issues in Wireless SecurityChapter 5: The 802.11 Standard DefinedChapter 6: Wi-Fi Security InfrastructureChapter 7: 802.11 Encryption: Wired EquivalentChapter 8: Unauthorized Access & PrivacyChapter 9: Open System AuthenticationChapter 10: Direct Sequence Spread SpectrumChapter 11: Wi-Fi Equipment IssuesChapter 12: Cross-Platform Wireless User SecurityChapter 13: Security Breach VulnerabilitiesChapter 14: Access Control SchemesChapter 15: Wireless Laptop Users (PC & Mac)Chapter 16: Administrative SecurityChapter 17: Security Issues for Wireless Applications (Wireless PDAs)Chapter 18: The Future of Wi-Fi Security? Index