Wireless Security Lunchtime Learning: Countering Wi-Fi threats

July 07, 2009 Published by  SearchSecurity.com Network Security Lesson 1: How to counter wireless threats and vulnerabilities Lisa Phifer, Contributor The wait is over: Lisa Phifer's Wireless Security Lunchtime Learning School is back! By popular demand, throughout the month of July we're re-releasing all four WSLL lessons, each with a brand-new video tutorial from Lisa. Check out Lesson 1 below and look for Lesson 2 next week! In Lesson 1 of Wireless Security Lunchtime Learning, you'll gain a better understanding of the Wi-Fi security challenge in terms of the technology's inherent vulnerabilities and the threats posed against it. Armed with this knowledge, you can realistically assess business risk and take steps to effectively defend your network from wireless intruders. Also, before you dig into the lesson, check out the Entrance Exam to see how much you already know about wireless security, and then read the Introduction that will give you an overview of the school's content. Get started with Wireless Security Lunchtime Learning now! Get this story via our RSS feed Wireless encryption in the wake of PCI DSS 1.2 The PCI deadline for all merchants using WEP technology to transition to WPA is just under a year away; is your company on track to remain compliant? In this tip, Mike Chapple explains the new PCI DSS requirements for wirelesse encryption, and how to make sure your enterprise's conversion process goes smoothly. Cracks in WPA? Learn how to continue protecting Wi-Fi networks Sign up for more e-newsletters from SearchSecurity.com Network security is only one of many concerns that infosec pros face every day. For that reason, SearchSecurity.com offers many free email newsletters with expert tips and advice. Do you deal with threat management issues? Sign up today for our bi-monthly Threat Monitor tip, which covers the latest technologies and best practices for handling everything from malware to botnets to SQL injection. Edit your preferences to sign up for all of our newsletters!   ADVERTISEMENT     Security School Course Catalog Data Protection Security School Intrusion Defense School Integration of Networking and Security School Messaging Security School Compliance School Wireless Security Lunchtime Learning CISSP Certification Training School Email Security School   Need network security answers? Ask your own question or browse thousands of IT answers on IT Knowledge Exchange. ABOUT THIS E-NEWSLETTER Get Information Security magazine? Answer 12 quick questions and start a FREE subscription: http://www.omeda.com/cgi-win/insec.cgi?mode=lgad&p=YHL87 This e-newsletter is published by SearchSecurity.com, part of the TechTarget network. TechTarget provides IT professionals with the resources they need to perform their jobs: Web sites, newsletters, forums, blogs, white papers, webcasts, events and more. Copyright 2009 TechTarget. All rights reserved. Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners. We're sending you this information based on the Topics you selected in your TechTarget Member Profile. To unsubscribe, click here. Unsubscribe requests may take up to 24 hours to process; you may receive additional mailings during that time. A confirmation e-mail will be sent when your request has been successfully processed. Please note, this will not affect any other subscriptions you have signed up for. Contact Us: SearchSecurity.com Member Services 117 Kendrick Street, Suite 800 Needham, MA 02494 Contact: Webmaster@techtarget.com When you access content from this newsletter, your information may be shared with the sponsors or future sponsors of that content as described in our Privacy Policy: PRIV LINK