Wireless Network Security · Introduction and Explanation of Cybersecurity and Hacking Technology for Wireless System, Kali Linux Tools and Other by Meyers, Richard -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Introduction Chapter 1: A Summary of Guglielmo Marconi's History from Radio Waves to Modern Wi-Fi

History of Radio The Onset of Space Telegraphy The History of Wi-Fi Development of Wi-Fi

Chapter 2: What is the Wi-Fi Alliance?

The Wi-Fi Alliance Mission Wi-Fi Certification

Chapter 3: Wireless Security Protocols

Descriptions and differences WEP, WPA, and WPA2 Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2)

Chapter 4: Threats and Vulnerabilities of a Wireless Network

Computer viruses Spyware Worms Denial-of-service (DoS) Man-in-the-middle Attacks Ad hoc Networks Non-traditional Networks Rogue Security Software Configuration Problems

Chapter 5: Information Security or Cybersecurity

Information security Cybersecurity Information Security vs Cybersecurity Computer Security in Wireless Networks The Cybersecurity Framework and Its Processes The Framework Implementation Tiers

Chapter 6: The Various Modes/Types of Hacking Attacks

Difference between Active and Passive Attacks Common Types of Information Security Hacking Attacks

Man-In-The-Middle Attack Denial of Service Attack Social-Engineering Attack Buffer Overflow Keylogging Backdoor Spoofing Social Network Poisoning Spyware

Chapter 7: Tools Used for Hacking

Kali Linux and Hacking Tools for the White Hat Hacker Other Security Systems

Pentoo Parrot Security OS NST (Network Security Toolkit) System Backbox

Chapter 8: Main Security Measures Against Hacking Attacks

Authentication System User Management and Related Permissions Mandatory Access Control (MAC) Firewall

Intrusion Detection System

Network Intrusion Detection System Honeypot

Conclusion