Tech400: Understanding and Securing the Wireless Network

Description: This one or two day workshop starts with a quick review of key terms and technologies to ensure an understanding of what is involved in today’s wireless network. It provides the attendee with not only a detailed understanding, but with techniques and tools to use for verifying the security and controls within their wireless network, including valuable demonstrations. Attendees will learn key concepts and how to ensure the security, audit and control of this environment.

Audience: This seminar is intended for internal and external audit professionals, security analysts and administrators and security consultants who wish to learn more about securing a wireless network.

Prerequisites: There is no prerequisite for this seminar. Some familiarity with wired network terminology is useful.

Objectives: After completing this seminar, participants will be able to:

· Recognize the key elements of a wireless network

· Describe how each part of a wireless network works

· Understand best practices in network connectivity and what not to do when implementing a wireless network

· Understand how the implementation of inappropriate security might leave you exposed

· Understand the different techniques for securing wireless

· Conduct an assessment and technical review of their organization's network

Course Outline:

Types of Wireless Networks

Best practices for the wireless architecture

Risks of using Wep

Understanding WPA and WPA2

802.11 Security Architecure

What’s new in WiMax

Security tools and techniques

Using Encryption to protect the network

Implementing IPSEC and VPN technology.

Understanding and Implementing Best Practices

The audit process, step by step

Mr. Lewis’ seminar will draw upon the experience gained writing his book, Wireless Networks for Dummies and his almost 30 years of experience in the areas of IT operations and information security in both industry and consulting.