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Case Study: A Path towards a Secure, Multi-role Wireless LAN in a Higher Education Environment

Case Study: A Path towards a Secure, Multi-role Wireless LAN in a Higher Education Environment (PDF, 2.35MB)Published: 28 Jan, 2005
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Sean Malone

Network security is an issue for all businesses. The challenges faced by small-to-medium size businesses (SMBs) are unique and significant. Taken together, the ongoing threat to network security and myriad challenges to SMBs necessitates a unique and comprehensive approach to risk management, auditing and best practices. This paper is intended as a guide for service providers and consultants seeking to enhance the security posture of SMBs, which acknowledges the unique challenges that SMBs face. What is more, this paper is intended to assist the interested SMB owner in understanding network security threats and remedies and proposed solutions offered by service providers/consultants. A sufficient network security posture is possible for SMBs. through years of experience, advancement, and determining just how a WLAN best fit into our particular environment.