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By: Rachel Laura M
June 16, 2015
Education: the first line of defense in wireless network security

By: Rachel Laura M
June 16, 2015
Wireless networks are fast and convenient and allow for many devices to be connected on a network and communicate with each other. However, this technology presents a new set of issues that weren’t present in the wired world. Mainly, threats to security including but certainly not limited to:
- Information reaching unintended recipients
- Unauthorized users exploiting the open access of such systems; destroying or stealing data
- Network shutdowns to attacks
- Authorized users losing network access due to intruders
- Identity theft
- Always understanding a wireless networks full topology
- Keep an inventory of all wireless and handheld devices
- Backup data on a frequent basis
- Have a regular schedule of assessing and testing network security
- Perform random security audits that monitor and track wireless and handheld devices
- Apply patches and security enhancements when needed
- Monitor for new threats and vulnerabilities
- Watch for release of new products
- Stay on top of increased security settings for handheld and wireless devices