AuthorsK. J. Hole, E. Dyrnes and P. Thorsheim
TitleSecuring Wi-Fi networks
Afilliation, Communication Systems
Project(s)Simula UiB
StatusPublished
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2005
JournalIEEE Computer
Volume38
Issue7
Pagination28-34
PublisherIEEE
KeywordsCities and towns, Communication system security, Computer crime, Computer hacking, Computer networks, Cryptography Data security
Abstract

Wi-Fi networks, based on the IEEE 802.11 b/g standards, have become very popular in recent years. Many users have installed Wi-Fi networks at home, and numerous corporations have added Wi-Fi access points to their wired networks, giving employees easier access to corporate data and services. Hackers can decrypt and read data on a wireless link protected by built-in WEP encryption, and may even be able to access the data on a wired network through a Wi-Fi access point. We assess Wi-Fi network security in one city, analyze alternative security techniques, and suggest ways to secure such networks.

DOI10.1109/MC.2005.241
Citation Key24215