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About this class This course is hands-on. Delegates build and configure wireless networks, learn how to secure them and test them for vulnerabilities, adopting the mindset of an attacker. Open group discussion is strongly encouraged. Each delegate has his/her own workstation and appropriate wireless hardware. This course has been classified as IT Technical Training. Who will the lesson benefit? Those responsible for the security of IT systems within an organisation, including but not limited to: - IT Managers, Systems/Network Administrators, Systems Analysts, IT Security Professionals and Forensic/Network Investigators
- Those interested in understanding the risks associated with wireless networks and how best to protect them
What delegates will learn What you will learn - Discover the latest security standards and practices in WiFi
- Familiarise yourself with the various hardware and software components of a wireless network
- Implement a comprehensive series of wireless security measures, including WEP and WPA encryption
- Learn how hackers and auditors test wireless networks for security related issues
- Explore how an attacker might attempt to subvert and bypass each type of security control Benefits
- Understand how a hacker can break into both unsecured and secured wireless networks
- Our state-of-the-art class environment provides delegates with a first-hand opportunity to experiment with wireless devices and the tools used to break into wireless networks
- The course is designed to educate for the purpose of properly defending wireless systems from unauthorised access
What prerequisites are required A background in Microsoft Windows and basic TCP/IP networking. Contents of this class WIRELESS NETWORK SECURITY INTRODUCTION - A background into wireless networks and the security issues associated with a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)
- Overview of wireless technologies (e.g. Bluetooth, WiFi, WiMax)
HARDWARE - Identification of wireless hardware components and their functionality
- 802.11 architecture and commonly used terminology
SOFTWARE - Configuration of an "ad-hoc" WLAN
- Installing a wireless Access Point (AP)
- Configuration of an "infrastructure" WLAN
TESTING FOR WIRELESS VULNERABILITIES - Hands-on experience of a default wireless network configuration
- An overview of "war driving" and Wifi security auditing
- Practical demonstration of the equipment/tools used to gain access
SECURING WIRELESS NETWORKS - How wireless networks can be protected against attack, including WEP, WPA & WPA2 encryption
- 802.11i and how the standard relates to TSN, RSN and WPA/WPA2
- Explanation of 802.1x including EAP authentication methods and key management
TESTING THE LEVEL OF SECURITY - Once applied, hands-on testing of the degree of security offered from the perspective of the hacker
- Applying and breaking WEP encryption
- Applying and breaking WPA encryption
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