Wireless Security End to End [Paperback]

Brian Carter (Author), Russell Shumway (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0764548867 | ISBN-13: 978-0764548864 | Publication Date: August 15, 2002 | Edition: 1

Wireless Security End to End is a comprehensive guide covering encryption, PKI, SSL, third party certificate validation, Smart card, pin authentication, device level security, threat analysis, strategies for developing a wireless security solution and a look ahead at future biometric technology all in the End to End series targeted at real-world professionals.
Wireless Security End to End is being done in the End to End series, a new series dedicated to cutting-edge technologies designed to provide proven solutions, real-world tips and best practices. The End to End series takes a no "techno-babble" modular approach in explaining cutting edge wireless technology. Special features include case studies, real-life implementations and wireless decision tree.

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"...this book has convinced me..." (Communications News, February 2003)

From the Back Cover

* A Practical Guide for IT Professionals
* Comprehensive "End-to-End" Coverage
* Real-World Perspectives, Strategies, and Solutions

The growth of 802.11b wireless LANs and other wireless technologies-including Bluetooth and WAP-has opened up a whole new frontier in network security. This practical, hands-on guide leads you through the wilderness of competing wireless security solutions-and shows you how to determine the best mix of security components for your organization. Covering everything from intrusion protection and detection to VPNs, event correlation, encryption, antenna placement, and the pros and cons of specific wireless security models, it's all you need to settle on the right wireless security plan-and get it implemented.

Lock Down Wireless Networks
* Understand the five typical wireless security threats
* Discover how network security impacts wireless security, from intrusion protection and detection to host-based security, VPNs, and event correlation
* Get the scoop on wireless security components-WEP and other built-in WLAN features, authentication, encryption, and device placement
* Find out how to integrate wireless into the network security process, from event logging and policies to assessments and change control
* Get detailed advice on implementing specific solutions-LEAP, RADIUS, and an IPSEC VPN client
* Learn how to secure public wireless networks in a caf? or kiosk and implement secure point-to-point connections for remote or branch offices

Your Hands-on Guide to the Wireless Future

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Product Details

• Paperback: 504 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (August 15, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764548867
• ISBN-13: 978-0764548864
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,633,909 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Detailed and Concise, January 27, 2003

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Brandon Davis (Venice, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wireless Security End to End (Paperback)

I have to admit I was very naive about wireless security, hence the need to educate myself. The problem is there is so much noise out there, misleading, conflicting or confusing information regarding the topic. This was the first book I was able to really walk away from feeling very comfortable that I covered the most important angles.

Right off the bat I was happy to find that it's very "vendor agnostic", not focusing on tools or techniques that are unique to certain commercial systems. The pace of the book is good, first walking you through the basics of wireless network security, then moving into the components of network security then how they relate to wireless networks. It's also nice that they have an entire chapter dedicated to integrating wireless access into an existing network - something most of us are needing to do these days. Lastly, it covers a variety of differing security models. These become very helpful because you can use them as a basis for cumstomizing your own wireless security system.

Overall, if you're a network security professional looking for a good solid foundation in how it pertains to wireless networks, this a great book to have around.