Security

» 6 Wireless Security Tips
   An article which includes useful tips on providing a basic layer of security on a wireless home network.

   
   http://review.zdnet.com/4520-6033_16-4207551.html

» 802.11x Wireless LAN Security & Software
   Offers security alerts and articles based on specific wireless LAN hardware and mirrored multi-platform software helpful for wireless security.

   
   http://www.monolith81.de

» Ars Technica: Wireless Security Blackpaper
   Article covering basic 802.11b security, WEP, MAC address filtering, broadcast key rotation and EAP based standards.

   
   http://arstechnica.com/articles/paedia/security.ars

» Keeping Wireless Intruders Away
   Article raising awareness about the risk of unprotected wireless networks, and how a worldwide test yielded shocking results about the amount homes left unprotected to network attacks.

   
   http://searchsecurity.techtarget.com/tip/1,289483,sid14_gci882389,00.html

» LucidLink WiFi Client
   A software application designed to provide a clear interface to wireless security options enabled in surrounding wireless networks. Intended for use in laptops.

   
   http://www.lucidlink.com/lucidlink_wifi_client.htm

» New Scientist
   Article by Will Knight, discussing a new authentication approach that can combat the risks associated with connecting to a rogue access point.

   
   http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=dn7037

» Securing Your Wireless Network
   Tips for home users to secure their wireless LAN, with detailed instructions on how to execute each step of the process.

   
   http://www.practicallynetworked.com/support/wireless_secure.htm

» Securityfocus
   A three part article on wireless penetration testing discussing the different types of attacks that can be used, how to protect against them, and walks through a typical attack on a network.

   
   http://www.securityfocus.com/infocus/1783

» The Unofficial 802.11 Security Web Page
   Collection of papers and links covering the major wireless standards and their associated vulnerabilities.

   
   http://www.drizzle.com/~aboba/IEEE/

» Wi-Fi Alliance: WPA2 standard
   Information on the WPA2 security standard designed to meet the 802.11i criteria. Includes FAQ and media briefing presentation in English and Japanese.

   
   http://www.wi-fi.org/knowledge_center/wpa2/

» Wireless Home Network Security Tips
   Tips for home users who want to get a network up quickly to secure their network against the most prevalent of threats.

   
   http://compnetworking.about.com/od/wirelesssecurity/tp/wifisecurity.htm

» asleap
   Tool for penetration testing Cisco LEAP wireless access points, can recover weak passwords by passively monitoring wireless traffic. Includes documentation and downloads.

   
   http://asleap.sourceforge.net/