Wireless Security Review

 

Overview:

Wireless communication is a quickly growing technology. As mobile broadband, coffee shop hot spots, and laptop usage increase, threats evolve and attacks become more complex. Wireless attacks are unique and need to be treated as such. Attacks unique to wireless include: roaming attacks, rogue access points, WiPhishing, and network resource theft. The need for additional technical resources with direct experience in network security, or simply the desire for increased efficiency of existing resources are the primary reasons for obtaining a managed wireless security solution.

Benefits:

• We assess wireless signal strength at organizations head office
• Authentication, encryption and authorization mechanisms
• Access controls and rouge access points detection

Highlights:

Infrastructure Security

A review of the security devices that make up the wireless network; such as servers, access points, controllers, etc…

Authentication and Authorization

A review of the authentication mechanisms that control access to the wireless network will be performed. Access control mechanisms will be reviewed to determine what, if any, restrictions are placed on clients devices that are connected to the wireless network.

Encryption

Review of the type and strength of the algorithm used to encrypt data on the wireless network. 

Overall Design

Assessment of the overall design of the wireless network will be against industry and vendor best practices. Recommendations will be made for any deficiencies discovered.

Wireless Penetration

A wireless penetration test may be performed to determine if the wireless network can be breached. An attempt will be made depending on a number of variables, including encryption and authentication / authorization mechanisms.

Note:

A wireless review is different from a wireless penetration test in that significant attempts to gain access to the wireless network are not performed.  Gaining access to properly protected wireless networks can be a time consuming and complex task.  A separate wireless penetration assessment is available and can be included as an optional component.