Wireless-network security isn't a single issue. Businesses need to recognize that they are fighting attacks on several fronts. Many wireless-network threats are unique to the technology, including:
Threats:
Roaming Attackers: Attackers don't have to be physically located on a business's premises in order to access data on its wireless network. Criminals use network scanners, such as NetStumbler, with a laptop or other portable device to sniff out wireless networks from a moving vehicle — an activity called "wardriving." Performing the same task...
