Wireless Security Essentials: Defending Mobile Systems from Data Piracy

by Russell Dean Vines

As wireless device usage increases worldwide, so does the potential for malicious code attacks. In this timely book, a leading national authority on wireless security describes security risks inherent in current wireless technologies and standards, and schools readers in proven security measures they can take to minimize the chance of attacks to their systems. * Russell Dean Vines is the coauthor of the bestselling security certification title, The...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471209368
• ISBN13: 9780471209362
• Release Date: August 2002
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.5" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Useful when it counted.

The title may lead you to believe that only wireless security is addressed but this book is a complete source of security information and reference material that is useful for any computer user.It provides detailed information on security standards and policies. Both for the wireless and connected environments. There is also specific information for the products of major vendors.The true test of whether or not a technical book is useful is whether or not you can apply the information provided to the real world. After finding an unknown machine attached to my wireless network one day I was glad I had this book handy. It proved an invaluable asset in locking down our system and accessing any damage.highly recommended for anyone interested in security. Wireless or not.

Another Winner

If you think the only thing you need to do to ensure wireless security is not leaving your cell phone lying around, you should check this book out. I went right to this book, mostly because of the author, and it did not disappoint. His CISSP Prep Guide is also an amazing book.

Good for professionals and the home user

I found that this book was informative in explaining the different wireless protocols out there. It also explained some of the weaknesses, which helped me not only to set up my own wireless lan at home, but make recommendations in my office towards a more private network! I recommend this book for anyone who needs to know about security with today's devices.

Two Thumbs Up!

Two thumbs up! In depth coverage, but easy to read. The fifteen pages of references gives an indication of the extent of research backing this book, not to mention the author's extensive background in computer security. I like the fact that each chapter stands on it's own - You can dive in wherever you like and sink your teeth into it. The well thought-out formatting and illustrations make it a breeze to navigate. Whether you're looking for a guide to wireless security, or for a reference book on the alphabet soup of protocols and standards, this book is the answer!

Great book for wireless security fundamentals

Excellent book to get an overview of the types of wireless technologies and security issues. It provides the reader with a solid foundation in computing technology, wireless tehcnology and security methodologies, and wraps it up with a review of processes and products to implement. I particulary like the appendicies, which detail various cracking techniques.