Wireless Security [Paperback]

Merrit Maxim (Author), David Pollino (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 29, 2002 | ISBN-10: 0072222867 | ISBN-13: 978-0072222869 | Edition: 1st

Get full details on major mobile/wireless clients and operating systems--including Windows CE, Palm OS, UNIX, and Windows. You’ll learn how to design and implement a solid security system to protect your wireless network and keep hackers out. Endorsed by RSA Security -- the most trusted name in e-security -- this is your one-stop guide to wireless security.

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From the Back Cover

Protect your network and applications from wireless threats using information from the leading e-security authority

Reduce the risk of security breaches and keep your wireless communications safe with help from this comprehensive guide. Written in conjunction with wireless security experts, this authoritative resource provides you with a clear background of how wireless technology works worldwide, explains current key security protocols, shows you how to deploy a wireless LAN, and much more. You'll understand the full range of wireless network vulnerabilities and learn the characteristics of specific threats such as eavesdropping and wireless denial of service attacks. You'll also discover how to securely access business applications from wireless devices, gain real-world knowledge through numerous detailed wireless implementations, and preview emerging technologies including 3G.

This book will show you how to:

• Identify the various layers of wireless network protocols--physical, network, and application layers
• Learn the differences in wireless technologies around the globe
• Comprehend major security protocols including SSL, WTLS, 802.1x, and IPSec
• Recognize the vulnerabilities in today's wireless technologies and take steps to prevent against threats
• Alleviate data security risks associated with PDAs, cellular handsets, and other wireless devices
• Familiarize yourself with long-, medium-, and short-range wireless data networks and emerging standards
• Assess which cryptography method is best for accessing corporate applications from wireless devices
• Build a successful wireless security infrastructure using existing technologies

Safeguard your network using this definitive guide to wireless security.

About the Author

Merritt Maxim has more than 4 years' experience in the information security industry, most recently as a product manager for wireless security at RSA Security in Bedford, MA. In that role, Merritt was responsible for defining RSA's cross-product line wireless architecture and spoke at numerous industry events on wireless security topics. Previously, Merritt was a senior research analyst at MIT. David Pollino is a senior security consultant at @stake, Inc. He has extensive networking experience, including working for a tier 1 ISP, architecting and deploying secure networks for Fortune 500 companies. David leads the @stake Center of Excellence focusing on wireless technologies such as 802.11x, WAP and GPRS. Recent projects include helping design and oversee the security architecture for a large European ASP and assisting with the security architecture for a wireless provider.

Product Details

• Paperback: 496 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1st edition (April 29, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0072222867
• ISBN-13: 978-0072222869
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,586,970 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing and Overpriced, June 1, 2002

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Marco De Vivo "Mr. TCP/IP" (Miami, Florida United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wireless Security (Paperback)

I can hardly believe this book is endorsed by RSA. Actually I purchased the book because of this endorsement. Alas, I'll be more careful in the future. For sure.
Sorry to say this, but you can learn more on wireless security in the Readers' Digest than in this book.
The issues are treated in a very naive way. Just 'generic outlines' (remember this book is 'worth' [money]).

For instance, Spread Spectrum is discussed in about ONE and a half pages. WEP in just two half pages. WAP explanation is a mess (lousy mess).

Even worse is chapter 10, 'real examples'. Several bad explained naive 'case studies', with no match between the figures and the 'related' discussions.

Interested in Bluetooth security issues?. Well there is HALF page covering Bluetooth, not an inch more.

Believe me, you can find worthier information, in a 5 minutes search through Internet.

Lost my money ...

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Without equal, June 14, 2002

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Mike Schiffman (Walnut Creek, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wireless Security (Paperback)

I have done alot of research into 802.11b security and this book is a GREAT addition to my collection. Great examples, good overview and nice flow.

I've seen Pollino speak and this book is just like his presenations -- informative and authoritative. I fully recommend it to anyone interested in wireless security.

3.0 out of 5 stars Not enough depth, just an overview of technologies, protocol, March 25, 2005

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rnidamar - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wireless Security (Paperback)

This book begins with the history of wireless communications and wireless networks. It then talks about the various wireless security threats. It follows it by describing various wireless security protocols and cryptography, which does not have any depth. All the protocols discussed can be understood by novice. He never talks about the current or future trends of these technologies. He describes about how to secure wireless devices which is really not necessary or so important. Then moving on to various voice technologies, he gives an good overview of these technologies, but never talks in detail about any one technology. If we want to learn more about these technologies we need to read another book.Same holds true for wireless data networks and security protocols. He talks about many technologies, but very little about each one of them.Not enough focus on even 1 technology, just the ABC's. We need to read another book for more details. Never talks about the current or future trends really. He also describes some applications of wireless security protocols in the real world, which might a little helpful to feel as to how they might be used.

Overall, read this book only to know about all the technologies available and security standards at a very superficial level. Only breadth and no depth. But the book can be understood by novice,as it is presented in lucid form. Cetainly not for some one wants to really know more or dig in deep about these issues.