Vulnerability assessment in wireless networks

Abstract

Wireless access points bring great convenience to the enterprise network, and also bring a large collection of vulnerabilities into the enterprise environment. Wireless users pose new difficulties in authentication and confidentiality that can intentionally or inadvertently pose a threat to their wired colleagues. A comprehensive network vulnerability analysis must address wireless environment threats and vulnerabilities, including identification of unauthorized Wireless Access Points and incorrectly configured clients. This paper discusses the issues associated with vulnerability assessment in a wireless network and a recommended approach to integrating wireless devices into vulnerability scanning methodologies.