802.11 Security

802.11 Security

A Practical Guide to Securing Wireless Networks and Wi-Fi Infrastructure

About This Book

802.11 Security by Bruce Potter and Bob Fleck explores the security challenges of wireless networks and explains techniques for designing and configuring more secure Wi-Fi environments. It introduces wireless networking concepts and examines authentication, encryption, access point security, and network protection.

The book covers practical security configurations for Linux, FreeBSD, and other operating systems, along with firewall rules, gateway security, auditing, IPsec, and 802.1X authentication. It is a useful technical reference for understanding the foundations of wireless LAN security and historical 802.11b security practices.

Key Features & Benefits

• Understand wireless LAN security fundamentals.

• Explore wireless authentication and encryption techniques.

• Learn about access point and gateway security.

• Examine firewall configuration and network auditing.

• Understand IPsec and 802.1X authentication.

• Explore security configurations for Linux and FreeBSD.

Who Should Read This Book?

• Network engineers and administrators

• Cybersecurity students and professionals

• Wireless network specialists

• IT infrastructure professionals

• Computer networking students

• Readers interested in wireless security fundamentals

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is this book about?
It explains wireless network security principles and techniques for configuring and protecting 802.11-based networks.

2. Who are the authors?
The book is written by Bruce Potter and Bob Fleck.

3. Does the book cover encryption and authentication?
Yes. It discusses wireless encryption, authentication, IPsec, and 802.1X.

4. Is this book suitable for beginners?
Readers with basic networking knowledge will find it easier to understand the technical concepts and configuration examples.

5. What is the ISBN of this edition?
The ISBN-13 is 9788173665752.

Product Specifications

• Title: 802.11 Security

• Authors: Bruce Potter and Bob Fleck

• Publisher: Shroff Publishers

• ISBN-13: 9788173665752

• Format: Paperback

• Language: English

• Pages: 200

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