Wireless Network Security
June 16, 2007 · Print This Article
Most webmasters have a wireless network system in their home. One of UK WW member who is also a network engineer wrote and fascinating and useful guide to
securing your wireless network. Excerpts from the article below.
Since the year 2001, wireless networking has become very popular. Nearly every home has a wireless network or is in the process of setting one up. But what’s the main risk with wireless networks, it is SECURITY. There have been thousands of lectures, tutorials and media coverage about the importance of securing a wireless network but it seems that this has had no affect on wireless network users.
People do not realise that leaving a wireless network unsecured can be an open door for neighbours but even worse for mobile attackers searching for wireless networks so they can get their hands on YOUR personal information.
Thousands of people are setting up wireless networks at home everyday so they can benefit from the convenience that Wireless networks can bring, including; shopping online and chatting to friends/family whilst moving around the house and/or sitting in the garden.
But what about SECURITY, why don’t people bother to protect their wireless networks and use their credit card online when they are aware that their wireless network may not be secure. Reasons why people do not secure their wireless networks include:
You can read the full article on UK Webmaster Forum.
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