ABSTRACT
Wireless networks have grown in popularity because they can be installed in difficult-to-wire locations and are able to support mobile workforces. However, the increased flexibility of these systems does not come without a price. Wireless LANs are exposed to an array of security threats that differ from those that confront conventional wired LANs. This chapter focuses on the critical factors that should be considered when evaluating the security of wireless LANs, including their physical configuration, type of transmission, and service availability.
