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Wireless Security: WEP, WPA, WPA2 and WPA3 Explained

eSecurity Planet

Wireless security is the protection of wireless networks, devices and data from unwanted access and breaches. It involves a variety of strategies and practices designed to preserve the confidentiality, integrity and availability of wireless networks and their resources. What is Wireless Security?

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Having Confidence in Your Wireless Security

Cisco Security

As each day passes, wireless security becomes even more critical to the day-to-day operations of organizations. Several factors contribute to the growing need for reliable security. The Challenges of Wireless Security. Advanced Security for Advanced Threats.

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3 Tests to Ensure Zero Trust Network Security

eSecurity Planet

Employing a zero trust model instead, Jain said, ensures that endpoints only get network access post-authentication – and recognizes that most traffic will likely be to the Internet or a private data center, limiting lateral movement within the network via default deny policies (with exceptions for printers, conferencing, etc.).

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SIM Swappers Try Bribing T-Mobile and Verizon Staff $300

Security Boulevard

Not OK: SMS 2FA — Widespread spam targets carrier employees, as scrotes try harder to evade two-factor authentication. The post SIM Swappers Try Bribing T-Mobile and Verizon Staff $300 appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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SANS Critical Control 7: Wireless Device Control

NopSec

Wireless networks have always been a “no man’s land” in terms of security and appropriate configuration. Some of the most notorious security breaches (ie TJX) happened because the security configuration of the enterprise wireless access points was loose.

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7 Types of Penetration Testing: Guide to Pentest Methods & Types

eSecurity Planet

Additionally, tests can be internal or external and with or without authentication. While many penetration testing processes begin with reconnaissance, which involves gathering information on network vulnerabilities and entry points, it’s ideal to begin by mapping the network. See the Top Web Application Firewalls 4.

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What is Network Security? Definition, Threats & Protections

eSecurity Planet

Network security creates shielded, monitored, and secure communications between users and assets. Securing the expanding, sprawling, and sometimes conflicting collection of technologies that make up network security provides constant challenges for security professionals.