Wireless Network Security

With the increased implementations of the wireless networks in the homes and offices the users are concerned about the wireless network security. Wireless network security is the implementations of the security methods and technologies to protect your computer network from the unauthorized access and from internal and external security threats.  The users want the mobility and freedom while ensuring the integrity of your data and computer systems.  There are many wireless network security solutions and techniques that are being used to protect your business.  The common threats to WLAN include the following.

Wireless Security Threats

• Viruses
• Hackers
• Malware
• Adware
• Unauthorized access
• Intruders
• Denial of service.
• Identity Theft
• Network Injection.
• Physical security

The following recommendations are very helpful in securing your wireless network.

• Change the default password of your wireless router.
• Enable MAC address filtering.
• Enable firewall on each computer and on the router.
• Turn off your networks for the extended period of non-use.
• Place the router in the centralized place.
• Assign static IP addresses to all the network devices.
• Turn on WEP and WPA encryption.
• Update the operating systems on every computer in your network.
• Train your staff about the online and offline security risks.
• Do you leave your server room unattended?
• Use very strong passwords.
• Use the devices from the same manufacturer so that there should not be any compatibility issue.
• Perform your network security testing.
• Don’t provide the rights to the systems resources than necessary.
• Install up-to-dated antivirus software on all the computers and regularly scan computers with it.

The above mentioned tips are really helpful in implementing the security solutions in your wireless network and protecting it from the known security threats like viruses, hackers, intruders and the unauthorized users.