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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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NSA issues advice for securing wireless devices

Malwarebytes

By releasing an information sheet that provides guidance on securing wireless devices while in public (pdf) —for National Security System, Department of Defense, and Defense Industrial Base teleworkers—the NSA has provided useful information on malicious techniques used by cyber actors, and ways to protect against them.

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Next-Generation Firewalls: A comprehensive guide for network security modernization

CyberSecurity Insiders

The terms computer security, information security and cybersecurity were practically non-existent in the 1980s, but believe it or not, firewalls have existed in some form since that time. Over the years, the traditional firewall has transformed to meet the demands of the modern workplace and adapt to an evolving threat landscape.

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5 Ways to Ensure Home Router Security with a Remote Workforce

Adam Levin

Configure a Firewall: Most routers come with a built-in firewall to block unauthorized incoming internet traffic. Encourage workers to check the existing settings and enable their router’s firewall if it isn’t running already. Passwords should be difficult to guess, but easy enough for employees to remember.

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How to Configure a Router to Use WPA2 in 7 Easy Steps

eSecurity Planet

WPA2 is a security protocol that secures wireless networks using the advanced encryption standard (AES). If implemented and configured properly, WPA2 is stronger and more resistant to potential attacks than predecessor technologies like WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) and WPA.

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5 Things Your Small Business Cybersecurity Plan Must Cover

CyberSecurity Insiders

Protect your wireless system with full backups. Make sure your wireless network is protected, concealed, and safe. . Enact robust data security processes and firewalls. A strong firewall is among the primary lines of protection against all types of cyberattacks. Once you cover the hardware and cloud, focus on the network.

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RSA Conference® 2022 Security Operations Center Findings Report

Cisco Security

The RSA Conference® SOC analyzes the Moscone Center wireless traffic, which is an open network during the week of the Conference. The RSAC SOC coordinated with the Moscone Center Network Operation Center for a SPAN of the network traffic from the Moscone Center wireless network. Cleartext Usernames and Passwords. Hardware Support.