Much of the information available about wireless security revolves around securing the actual wireless communications; insuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the data on a wireless network.
This chapter explores the major technologies and debates in wireless security, and gives practical advice for securing the wireless web setup.
The architecture of wireless security can be likened to the requirement of a secure home that is, securing its contents, its perimeter and surrounding grounds.
We can make sure our homes are protected by alarm systems that use secure wireless technology, like the ones from wireless security companies.
A better solution for Internet connectivity, I found, was a wireless security camera.
Won't people be afraid of reliability issues for wireless security?
Some security experts say consumers will have to follow the lead of businesses in bolstering wireless security.
For true D.I.Y. security on a budget there is the Q-See Wireless security system, available at sites like Newegg.com for about $60.
The strategy paper called for "a wireless security architecture that mitigates the risk of mobile device exploitation while leveraging new and emerging technical capabilities".
Guardent, a security consulting firm, is one of many companies that has developed diagnostic software to help assess companies' wireless security holes.
Other builders said they have invested in wireless security systems like the Tattletale (starting at $800), from Tattletale Portable Alarm Systems in Westerville, Ohio.
