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Paper Abstract: This paper provides a discussion of the wireless Internet architecture known as IEEE 802.11a/b/g. The discussion focuses on security flaws in the architecture and hacking methods known as warchalking and wardriving. Recommendations for use of wireless networks are given in light of these security concerns. Paper Introduction: Computer Science Introduction Wi-Fi standards for Wireless Fidelity is a term applied to a networkthat is designed using IEEE specifications created primarily toextend Local Area Networks LAN into the wireless arena Pollock Shahid Zubair The development of IEEE standard See AppendixOne was promoted in light of the following inbuilt security issues ofwireless networks The existence of secure and non-secure networks could be readily ascertained by observers with little equipment and without extensive training or expertise The protection of many networks was inadequate Text of the Paper: The entire text of the paper is shown below. However, the text is somewhat scrambled. We want to give you as much information as we possibly can about our papers and essays, but we cannot give them away for free. In the text below you will find that while disordered, many of the phrases are essentially intact. From this text you will be able to get a solid sense of the writing style, the concepts addressed, and the sources used in the research paper. Access points are locatable because they send a signal at specificintervals through the transmission of an individual service set identifier(SSID), which is detected by wireless devices from laptops to digitalassistants in order to access a network or allow users to exchangeinformation (Arnold, 2 4). Retrieved on 8 January 2 7 at: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=WAR+ driving+WAR+chalking, 1- 5.Pollock, U., Shahid, B., & Zubair, I. The protection of many networks was inadequate or indeed non- existence (Arnold, 2 4).This analysis will discuss typical security flaws of IEEE 8 2.11a/b/gstandard, including methods of securing such networks against commonhacking efforts like warchalking and wardriving. 3). GPS location data with databases of detectedAPS made wardriving thrive. The concept of RSN introduces anumber of security features in the basic IEEE 8 2.11i network that "ensuresno loop-hole remains for a hacker to take advantage of" (Pollock, Shahid, &Zubair, 2 8, p. The development of IEEE 8 2.11 standard (See AppendixOne) was promoted in light of the following inbuilt security issues ofwireless networks: . Warchalking and wardriving. Because ofthe nature of the wireless IEEE 8 2.11a/b/g architecture, it is virtuallyimpossible to restrict unauthorized access but specific security measureshave been defined to help bring the security of the wireless Ethernet up tothe level inherent in a wired LAN. For this reason, I would adviseagainst adopting wireless networks due to security reasons for employers orfriends unless their wireless devices are equipped with newer generationsof IEEE architecture that vastly improve security concerns compared to IEEE8 2.11a/b/g. However, like most technologies security measures for IEEE8 2.11a/b/g are evolving as wireless technologies and architecture evolve.For example, IEEE 8 2.11i is being introduced in an effort to promotegreater security using wireless networks. 79444 Computer Science Introduction Wi-Fi standards for Wireless Fidelity is a term applied to a networkthat is designed using IEEE 8 2.11 specifications, created primarily toextend Local Area Networks (LAN) into the wireless arena (Pollock, Shahid,& Zubair, 2 8). Conclusion In conclusion, I would not yet recommend that an employer rely onthe use of wireless networking if any kind of sensitive, proprietary orotherwise significant information is accessible on the Intranet orInternet. In light of these developments, I would recommend tofriends and employers that wireless networks can be used in a secure mannerbut only if they are equipped with architecture that is beyond the designof IEEE 8 2.11a/b/g which inherently offers a number of inroads for hackersthat security measures fail to eliminate. Advantage Business Media, 1-5. 2). (2 4). Wardriving is one of the most common securityconcerns with IEEE 8 2.11a/b/g standard, enabling individuals to discoveropen and closed wireless access points and, therefore, gain access to freeInternet or Intranet connections. (2 8). It is wireless network architecture more than anything else that isresponsible for security threats to IEEE 8 2.11a/b/g standard. Whether on the personal or business level, IEEE 8 2.11a/b/goffers little protection against hackers accessing sensitive information ordata.AppendixOne: Features of the IEEE 8 2.11 a/b/g standards [pic]Two: IEEE 8 2.11 Security[pic]ReferencesArnold, B. Wardriving evolved from warchalking, a processthrough which hackers would identify a wireless AP and "mark the spot" witha chalk symbol on the pavement or building of the location (Arnold, 2 4). 3). Tightening the line on Wi-Fi security: A look at WPA2. IEEE 8 2.11a/b/g security is oftenprovided through other means than wireless devices or WANs themselves (SeeAppendix Two). These security measures include opensystem and shared key authentication methods, user level authentication,and the use of stronger data encryption protocols like TKIP and countermode with CCMP (Pollock, Shahid, & Zubair, 2 8, p. Using RC4 as the basic encryption algorithm is alsoconsidered a non-viable option for heightened security since RC4 is nowconsidered "weak" (Pollock, Shahid, & Zubair, 2 8, p. Forinstance, in the shared key method the Mac layer encryption algorithm basedon the RC4 cipher known as WEP is utilized, but WEP only encrypts datashared between 8 2.11 stations/access points so once a frame enters thewired part of the network WEP is no longer applicable (Pollock, Shahid, &Zubair, 2 8). Body The development of wireless networks enabled hackers - even thosewith relatively little experience or expertise - to identify and mapwireless access points (AP) through what is known as warchalking orwardriving (Arnold, 2 4). Each of thesedifferent security measures has its own strengths and weaknesses. The existence of secure and non-secure networks could be readily ascertained by observers with little equipment and without extensive training or expertise . If this paper is not what you are looking for, you can search again: Search for: or Click here to request an essay written just for you.