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Hacking wireless networks for dummies

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  • Publisher:
    John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2011
    Note: This book was purchased with support from the Government of Canada's Social Development Partnerships Program - Disability Component.

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  • Author: Akin, Devin K.
    Contributor: Beaver, Kevin; Davis, Peter T.
    Edition: 1 ed.
    Date:
    Created
    2011
    Summary:

    Become a cyber-hero—know the common wireless weaknesses. "Reading a book like this one is a worthy endeavor toward becoming an experienced wireless security professional." --Devin Akin, CTO The Certified Wireless Network Professional (CWNP) Program Wireless networks are so convenient—not only for you, but also for those nefarious types who'd like to invade them. The only way to know if your system can be penetrated is to simulate an attack. This book shows you how, along with how to strengthen any weak spots you find in your network's armor. Discover how to: * Perform ethical hacks without compromising a system * Combat denial of service and WEP attacks * Understand how invaders think * Recognize the effects of different hacks * Protect against war drivers and rogue devices

    Original Publisher: US, Wiley
    Language(s): English
    ISBN: 9781118084922