Hacking Wireless Networks For Dummies 1st Edition

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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

Editorial Reviews

From the Inside Flap

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

From the Back Cover

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

About the Author

Kevin Beaver, CISSP, is a 16-year specialist in security assessments and incident response.

Peter T. Davis, CISSP, has worked with information systems audits and security for 24 years.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ For Dummies; 1st edition (September 13, 2005)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 388 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0764597302
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0764597305
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.28 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.48 x 0.88 x 9.21 inches
  • Best Sellers Rank: #1,941,711 in Books