Are Wireless Networks A Security Threat?
From the Dec. 2008 Issue Recently, a letter was submitted to the editor asking about the security of wireless networks and how to secure them. In this months column, we will examine wireless security and take a look at two emerging technologies, cellular data cards and WiMAX. All wireless devices have some type of security concerns depending on how they are configured and/or used. The various types of wireless connections provide different ways of connecting whether on the corporate network or the Internet. Before jumping into the discussion of wireless devices, lets make sure the definitions and processes related to the topic are up to date. WIRELESS OFFICE NETWORKS Many accounting firms have considered wireless networking in their offices but remain concerned about security. We have all heard about WEP and the coverage in the media about how its encryption protocols have been compromised by hackers. While this is true and is a concern for wireless WEP-encrypted networks, WPA-protecte
