Chapter 10. Wireless Security
“Why is the man who invests all your money called a broker?”
—Comedian George Carlin
By the end of this chapter, you should know and be able to explain the following:
• The essentials of wireless LANs, including their benefits and risks
• The major threats to a wireless network
• How to secure a wireless network
• The breadth and scope of possible attacks and exploits available to attackers
Answering these key questions will enable you to understand the overall characteristics and importance of network security within the wireless networking space. By the time you finish this book, you will have a solid appreciation for network security, its issues, how it works, and why it is important.
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