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What are the security risks of operating WLANs using IEEE 802.11 devices?

April 26, 2017Devices ieee operating security wlans

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What are the security risks of operating WLANs using IEEE 802.11 devices?

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The IEEE 802.11a and b standards currently specify a security protocol known as Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP). This encryption method is considered to be relatively unsophisticated and WLAN operators should consider their overall network set-up and security procedures and not rely on the in-built security measures of IEEE 802.11a and b.