Authors | K. J. Hole, E. Dyrnes and P. Thorsheim |
Title | Securing Wi-Fi networks |
Afilliation | , Communication Systems |
Project(s) | Simula UiB |
Status | Published |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2005 |
Journal | IEEE Computer |
Volume | 38 |
Issue | 7 |
Pagination | 28-34 |
Publisher | IEEE |
Keywords | Cities 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. |
DOI | 10.1109/MC.2005.241 |
Citation Key | 24215 |