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SECURITY 559

Wireless Security Exposed

6 CPE Credits per day

Wireless technology fundamentally changes accepted security paradigms. With the pervasive deployment of wireless technology, attackers have latched on with sophisticated and effective techniques to exploit wireless systems at work, at home, or on the road. Despite the significant threats, organizations are deploying WiFi, Bluetooth, and proprietary wireless technology at a break-neck pace. This can expose internal networks and client systems, often allowing attackers to bypass intrusion detection systems and other defenses.

The SWAT Toolkit consists of:

  • AirPcap TX adapter
  • USB Global Positioning System (GPS) adapter
  • High-power Bluetooth interface
  • All software and tools used in lab exercises

Who Should Attend

  • Security professionals who are concerned about the weaknesses of wireless networks
  • Penetration testers who want to include wireless network security assessments in their organization's services offerings
  • Auditors who must evaluate wireless networks to ensure they meet an acceptable level of risk and are compliant with organizational policy

You Will Learn

  • How to recognize common weaknesses in wireless networks that are exploited by attackers
  • How to leverage tools to decisively demonstrate security weaknesses in penetration testing engagements
  • Techniques to assess and analyze the security of a wireless network

Prerequisites

Students should have a working knowledge of wireless networks with experience in the design or deployment of wireless technology.

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