Security in Wireless LANs & MANs

Description

With the popularity of the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) standard 802.11 WiFi and the growing interest in the next generation Wireless Metropolitan Area Network (WMAN) standard 802.16 WiMax, the need for effective solutions to the inherent security weaknesses of these networking technologies has become of critical importance. Thoroughly explaining the risks associated with deploying WLAN and WMAN networks, this groundbreaking book offers professionals practical insight into identifying and overcoming these security issues. Including detailed descriptions of possible solutions to a number of specific security problems, the book gives practitioners the hands-on techniques that they need to secure wireless networks in the enterprise and the home.


Contents:

Introduction to Wireless LAN Security.

Background: 802.11 Wireless LANs - 802.11a. 802.11b. 802.11g. 802.11e.

Over-the-Wire Encryption ‑ WEP and its Problems.

TKIP and Michael - Key Hierarchy. WPA.

802.11i.

Authentication in WLANs - 802.1X Framework. TLS. EAP. EAP-Authentication Methods. Radius and Dial-Up Authentication.

Security in WLAN Roaming - Roaming Models. The NAI. Authentication in HotSpots. Radius Networks. Authorization and Billing.

Security in 3G-WLAN Inter-Network Roaming - The UMTS model and 3G. Authentication in GSM and 3G (SIM). EAP-SIM and its Weaknesses. Roaming Models. Authorization and Billing.