WiFi Security 101

Wireless networks are popping up everywhere and the exponential growth doesn't seem to show signs of stopping anytime soon. For home users, the ability to network computers at opposite ends of the house without having to figure out how to run CAT5 cable all over the place is very appealing. At coffee shops and college campuses and everywhere in between wireless networks are being created.

As your confidential, private and personal information is being beamed from point A to point B though, how do you ensure that nobody else intercepts it? If any computer with a wireless network card can connect to your access point, how do you ensure that prying eyes aren't surfing around your network?

Wireless networks are great. The convenience and flexibility they offer for users to be connected from anywhere within range of the access point is phenomenal. But, you need to make sure you understand the security risks and how you can lock down your network and protect your wireless communications to make sure your wireless surfing is secure. This course will teach you what you need to know to get you going in the right direction.

This is a 4-day class. You will receive the first lesson as soon as you sign up, and the other three lessons around 8am ET the next three days.

This class is intended for people with some knowledge of computer information security. It is recommended, but not required, that you complete the Computer Security 101 course before taking this one.

There are a few things you should be aware of before you sign up for the Wireless Network Security class:

• You cannot change your email address in the middle of the class, so be sure to use an address you'll have for at least 5 days.
• I will not reply to the "anti-spam" measures for this class. If you're using anti-spam measures that require confirmation from me you will need to use a different email address or turn it off for this course.
• If you have any questions or comments throughout the course you can email me. You can also post any questions or comments to the Forums so that other members can help you with or benefit from the answers that are posted.

Have fun and learn a lot!

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