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Pieces of the WLAN mgmt. puzzle that cant be solved by WLAN gear vendors

2008-09-22 00:00:00 by Craig Mathias in Network World on Security
 
As robust as they are, the management systems shipping with todays WLAN gear are only part of the whole enterprise WLAN management picture. There are several classes of ad-hoc tools that address a number of broad management areas that may not be included in any given management system from a WLAN gear vendor
 
Tags: wlan gear vendor, todays wlan gear, broad management, ad-hoc tools, management system, management systems, classes, robust, address
 
 
 
 
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PacketHop unveils first commercial release of WLAN mesh standard

2008-05-01 00:00:00 by John Cox in Network World on Security
 
PacketHop is releasing a software stack implementing the draft version of the IEEE 802.11s wireless-LAN mesh standard. Implemented by chipmakers and equipment makers, different WLAN devices will be able to find each other and form their own wireless infrastructure
 
Tags: packethop, draft version, wireless infrastructure, software stack, equipment makers, wlan devices, form, ieee, chipmakers
 
 
 
 
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Upping The IPS Ante

2008-07-30 15:14:48 by John Kindervag in Security & Risk Management
 
...WLAN deployment to thwart external "parking lot" attacks by closing Wi-Fi based attack avenues In fact, 2007 - 2008 has been a time focused on shoring up the security of the WLAN as the networks become more critical to over 50% of enterprises Forrester sees investing in the networks today. As the networks are more pervasive, moving toward...
 
Tags: security, address security, security lens, data security standard, data, wi-fi, wi-fi network, network, wireless security
 
 
 
 
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Monday Potpourri

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2008-06-09 10:04:18 by HASH0x8ae18f0 in StillSecure, After All These Years
...WLAN provider gets bought. Doesn't seem like a great multiple, 133m on 2007 revenue of 56m. There are not many independent WLAN providers out there now. Meru Networks is probably the biggest of the bunch. You don't hear too many people saying that wireless is not here yet anymore 4. McAfee still chasing the dragon on security ROI - McAfee...
 
Tags: platform, platform war, roi, security roi, security, viable platform, mac, financial analyst crowd, mac versions
 
 
 
 
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Monday Potpourri

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2008-06-09 11:04:18 by ashimmy in StillSecure, After All These Years
...WLAN provider gets bought. Doesn't seem like a great multiple, 133m on 2007 revenue of 56m. There are not many independent WLAN providers out there now. Meru Networks is probably the biggest of the bunch. You don't hear too many people saying that wireless is not here yet anymore 4. McAfee still chasing the dragon on security ROI - McAfee...
 
Tags: platform, platform war, roi, security roi, security, webtop platform, mac, mac versions, viable platform
 
 
 
 
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Wee-Fi: iPhone Penetration, Hotspots Undercounted, Warballoon, Cincy Bus-Fi

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2008-08-11 09:49:01 by Glennf in Wi-Fi Networking News
...WLAN hotspots worldwide, and more than 10,000 in the United States alone." I don't know who "Hotspot Locations" is, and I need to disclose that I have a financial interest in what must be their competitor, JiWire, but any hotspot finder that calls them "WLAN Hotspots" and reports 11,712 in the U.S. and 33,106 worldwide just isn't working very...
 
Tags: wlan hotspots worldwide, wlan hotspots, hotspots worldwide, worldwide, iphone, wireless networks, networks, penetration, internal networks
 
 
 
 
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Off the wire: Secure your WLAN with Aircrack-ng

2007-12-28 10:28:47 by Editor in Help Net Security - News
 
This open source suite of applications can help you locate all the access points in your offices, check that the networks are protected by encryption, and test the strength of the keys or passphrases
 
Tags: source suite, test, offices, access, applications, encryption, networks, strength, keys
 
 
 
 
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Wireless LAN scan finds big security holes in NYC retailers wireless nets

2008-01-15 00:00:00 by John Cox in Network World on Security
 
...WLAN security, according to a new onsite survey by AirDefense during the National Retail Federation trade show. But the remainder have weak or non-existent defense, putting company, customer, and employee data at risk New Webcast: How to Profit with Remote Support Advertisement Discover how remote support can fuel your IT business in...
 
Tags: remote support, nyc retailers, onsite survey, non-existent defense, employee data, wlan security, fuel, advertisement, remainder
 
 
 
 
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Wireless holes - protecting retailers from themselves

2008-01-16 15:57:00 by Manu Namboodiri in Data Protection, Management and Leakage
 
...WLAN traffic, and collect MAC addresses and other data that could be used to hack deeper into the stores net, servers and data Apparently the TJX scenario has not yet put feet to the fire for smaller retailers! Now, I agree that some technology solutions can be expensive - but surely, using inbuilt protection all wireless products come with...
 
Tags: retailers, wlan traffic, collect mac addresses, traffic, inbuilt protection, tjx scenario, apparently, data, wireless infrastructure
 
 
 
 
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