Description
This course explains the security mechanisms inherent in the WLAN standards, as well as external security functions that may be used in a WLAN installation. It focuses on WEP, WPA and 802.11i, and how the technology is implemented. The course comprises theory and demonstrations.
Target group
Technical personnel or others, who need a technical understanding of the WLAN security area.
Prerequisites
The students are supposed to have a basic WLAN understanding equivalent to our course WLAN.
Other
This course is available as scheduled training and the presentation is given in English or Swedish. The course is mixing theory and practical demonstrations. We can also give this course as on-site training. If you are interested in customized education, don’t hesitate to contact us for further information.
Agenda
Introduction to WLAN security
- IEEE 802.11 autentication
- Open/closed networks
- MAC adressfiltering
- Wired Equivalent Privacy – WEP
- Problems with WEP (IV)
WLAN tools
- NetStumbler
- Kismet
- Sniffers
- Cracktools
Enhanced WLAN security
- WEP enhancements (TKIP)
- WEP replacement (WPA – WiFi Protected Access)
- IEEE 802.11i security architecture
Autentication
- 802.1x
- RADIUS
- EAP methods
- Certificates
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