Become a cyber-hero - know the common wireless weaknesses "Reading a book like this one is a worthy endeavor toward becoming an experienced wireless security professional." --Devin Akin - CTO, The Certified Wireless Network Professional (CWNP) Program Wireless networks are so convenient - not only for you, but also for those nefarious types who'd like to invade them. The only way to know if your system can be penetrated is to simulate an attack. This book shows you how, along with how to strengthen any weak spots you find in your network's armor. Discover how to: Perform ethical hacks without compromising a system Combat denial of service and WEP attacks Understand how invaders think Recognize the effects of different hacks Protect against war drivers and rogue devices

You’ve probably heard the expression, “It’s timeto cut the cord.” Well, it may be time to “cut thecables” at your office and free yourself from your desk andcomputer. Wireless networks are the waves of thefuture—literally. Wireless Networks For Dummies guidesyou from design through implementation to ongoing protection ofyour system and your information so you can: Remain connected to the office in airports and hotels Access the Internet and other network resources in thelunchroom, conference room, or anywhere there’s an accesspoint Use your PDA or laptop to query your database from thewarehouse or the boardroom Check e-mail wirelessly when you’re on the road Get rid of the cable clutter in your office Wireless Networks For Dummies was coauthored by Barry D.Lewis, CISSP, and Peter T. Davis, who also coauthored ComputerSecurity For Dummies. Barry Lewis is president of aninformation security consulting firm and an internationally knownleader of security seminars. Peter Davis is founder of a firmspecializing in the security, audit, and control of information.Together, they cut through the cables, clutter, and confusion andhelp you: Get off to a quick start and get mobile with IrDA (InfraredData Association) and Bluetooth Perform a site survey and select the right standard, mode,access point, channel and antenna Check online to verify degree of interoperability of devicesfrom various vendors Install clients and set up roaming Combat security threats such as war driving, jamming,hijacking, and man-in-the-middle attacks Implement security and controls such as MAC (Media AccessControl) and protocol filtering, WEP (Wireless Equivalent Privacy),WPA, (Wi-Fi Protected Access), EAP (Extensible AuthenticationProtocol), and VPN (Virtual Private Network) Set up multiple access points to form a larger wirelessnetwork Complete with suggestions of places to get connected, Web siteswhere you can get more information, tools you can use to monitorand improve security, and more, Wireless Networks ForDummies helps you pull the plug and go wireless!

Fun projects and valuable content join forces to enable readers to turn their wireless home network into a high-performance wireless infrastructure capable of entertainment networking and even home automation Step-by-step instructions help readers find, buy, and install the latest and greatest wireless equipment The authors are home tech gurus and offer detailed discussion on the next-generation wireless gear that will move the wireless LAN beyond computers and into telephony, entertainment, home automation/control, and even automotive networking The number of wireless LAN users in North America is expected to grow from 4.2 million current users to more than 31 million by 2007

Stop hackers before they hack you! In order to outsmart a would-be hacker, you need to get into the hacker’s mindset. And with this book, thinking like a bad guy has never been easier. In Hacking For Dummies, expert author Kevin Beaver shares his knowledge on penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, security best practices, and every aspect of ethical hacking that is essential in order to stop a hacker in their tracks. Whether you’re worried about your laptop, smartphone, or desktop computer being compromised, this no-nonsense book helps you learn how to recognize the vulnerabilities in your systems so you can safeguard them more diligently—with confidence and ease. Get up to speed on Windows 10 hacks Learn about the latest mobile computing hacks Get free testing tools Find out about new system updates and improvements There’s no such thing as being too safe—and this resourceful guide helps ensure you’re protected.

In this book you will start as a beginner with no previous knowledge about penetration testing. The book is structured in a way that will take you through the basics of networking and how clients communicate with each other, then we will start talking about how we can exploit this method of communication to carry out a number of powerful attacks. At the end of the book you will learn how to configure wireless networks to protect it from these attacks.This course focuses on the practical side of wireless penetration testing without neglecting the theory behind each attack, the attacks explained in this book are launched against real devices in my lab.

Hacking Wireless Access Points: Cracking, Tracking, and Signal Jacking provides readers with a deeper understanding of the hacking threats that exist with mobile phones, laptops, routers, and navigation systems. In addition, applications for Bluetooth and near field communication (NFC) technology continue to multiply, with athletic shoes, heart rate monitors, fitness sensors, cameras, printers, headsets, fitness trackers, household appliances, and the number and types of wireless devices all continuing to increase dramatically. The book demonstrates a variety of ways that these vulnerabilities can be—and have been—exploited, and how the unfortunate consequences of such exploitations can be mitigated through the responsible use of technology. - Explains how the wireless access points in common, everyday devices can expose us to hacks and threats - Teaches how wireless access points can be hacked, also providing the techniques necessary to protect and defend data - Presents concrete examples and real-world guidance on how to protect against wireless access point attacks

Are you tired of buying security books and at the end discover that they contain only theory and no practical examples at all? Do you want to setup your own hacking lab and learn through practice? If yes, then this is the book for you! Hacking Wireless Networks - The ultimate hands-on guide, is a book written for people who seek to practice the techniques of assessing the security of wireless infrastructures.Through 30 real life scenarios and more than 300 figures the book examines in details the following areas: - Discovery and Profiling of wireless networks - Denial of Service attacks - Attacks against WEP secured wireless networks - Attacks against WPA/WPA2 secured wireless networks - Bypass techniques for popular Authentication mechanisms - Encryption keys cracking using special techniques - Attacks against the Access Point's management interface - Attacks against special security features like WPS - Stealthy techniques to avoid getting caught by wireless IDS Now that the world agrees that wireless security is central to computer security, it is time to put theory into practice.