WiFi Security Workshops
In April and May 2015, Joe Dunn (IET Solent Network) hosted three interactive workshops on Wireless Network Security at the University of Portsmouth, University of Southampton, and Southampton Solent University to IET and BCS attendees. The workshop covered: The IEEE 802.11 standard including MAC addresses, WEP and WPA2 Wireless network vulnerabilities including MAC spoofing, the "FMS" attack, and brute-forcing Preventative measures including changing SSIDs, long passwords, reducing broadcast power, and instating VPNs Following a 30 minute lecture and 15 minute demonstration, attendees were 'let loose' on two example wireless networks in order to gain a better understanding of how to protect their own networks from common vulnerabilities. The event has received very positive feedback including…