This service takes a detailed look at existing wireless network deployments and the variety of security risks that are commonly found when using this new and primarily unproven technology. The analysis and report given at the conclusion of this service provides the knowledge required to best secure the Wireless network(s) against today's high tech criminals.
The Wireless Security Assessment can also be employed by companies planning to utilize wireless technology in the future and desire to enter into this new realm with the full understanding of security and how to best keep their network private.
This security service provides a variety of test and assessment technologies to include:
- Analysis of physical wireless LAN perimeter. If the WLAN extends outside of the physical building, then it is very susceptible to extended range eavesdropping through the use of various techniques.
- Testing of existing security utilized with the WLAN in an attempt to prevent successful eavesdropping such as WEP, DMZ enforcement, and other current strategies.
- Analysis of network traffic that utilizes the WLAN for transport to see if it exceeds the client's understanding of accepted use.
- Testing for the existence of potential rogue (unauthorized) WLAN devices which effectively create Trojan access points or other vulnerabilities.
- Additional testing on client systems that are portable and could voluntarily offer up unauthorized network access to valuable resources due to poor planning and/or configuration.
A typical Wireless Security Assessment is a minimum of 2 - 3 days person-days in duration. All Wireless Security Assessments need to be analyzed prior to the generation of a cost estimate. The costs vary widely due to the variable number and diversity of enterprise hosts, wireless Access Points or Router geographic distribution and potential T&E costs.
