Wednesday October 12th 2011 – Auditing Wireless Networks
Seminar Focus and Features:
Implementation of wireless technology in enterprises has grown dramatically in both scale and diversity. The instance most commonly thought of is Wi-Fi, but wireless takes many forms including Bluetooth, 802.11.x, RFID, NFC, and Cellular (GSM/CDMA/3G/LTE) all with different functions, hardware, and risk profiles. Although other audit issues exist (e.g. cost effectiveness, QA) this presentation focuses on security auditing.
Security auditing of wireless networks presents a challenge due to the diversity of implementations, the ever-changing state of art, and the growing demand in the enterprise for newer technologies with faster deployment time (Witness the “CEO wants an iPad” phenomenon.) We will cover these topics to help meet the challenge.
1. Prove that it matters
2. Identify Wireless Technologies
a. Wi-Fi (802.11x)
b. Cellular (GSM, CDMA, 3G, LTE)
c. Bluetooth
d. RFID
e. NFC
3. Identify Risks and Threats
a. Inherent risks
b. Threat profiling
c. Org-specific risk and regulatory issues
4. Security assessment of wireless systems
a. How to assess
b. Infrastructure
c. Devices
d. Internal vs. hired guns
5. Evaluate Findings
6. Repeat as necessary
Participation Options:
- Attend LIVE event in BROOKFIELD (2 CPE Credits)
- Attend Remote event in MADISON (2 CPE Credits)
- Attend Remote event in the FOX VALLEY (2 CPE Credits)
- Attend Virtual event via WEBEX from your desk (0 CPE Credits
