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Choosing the right wireless LAN security protocol for the home and business user

  • Carsten Maple
    ,
  • Helen Jacobs
    ,
  • Matthew Reeve
Research Output:
Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding
Conference contribution
 Peer-review

Abstract

The introduction and evolution of security standards for wireless networking has been a problematic process. Flaws in the initial security standard resulted in quick-fix solutions and interoperability issues. As wireless networks are not confined to a building, there is an added security risk that radio signals can be detected externally. Wireless networking has rapidly increased in popularity over the last few years due to the flexibility it provides. Given the simultaneous growth of e-government services there is particular risk to the citizen of identity theft. This article discusses the progression of wireless security protocols since their introduction and the effect this has had on home and business users. The risks of using wireless networks are outlined in the paper and recommendations for securing wireless networks are reviewed.

Publication Information

Output type

Research Output:
Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding
Conference contribution
 Peer-review

Original language

English

Publication milestones

  • Published - 08/05/2006

Publication status

Published - 08/05/2006

Publisher

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., United States

ISBN (Print)

0769525679

Publication IDs

  • handle.net: 10547/270894
  • Scopus: 33750961614

Host publication title

First International Conference on Availability, Reliability and Security (ARES'06)

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