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RE: wifi security
From: "Mark Medici" <mark () dbma com>
Date: Mon, 1 Sep 2003 15:17:36 -0400
Actually, the most secure networks are required to run fiber-optic inside of pressurized conduit with full-time monitoring against physical intrusion. This is because even fibre-optic can tapped without breaking the optical conductor if you have sufficient knowledge, skill and patience, plus a few specialized tools. Of course, this is probably too extreme for most private enterprises.
-----Original Message----- From: Dave Killion [mailto:Dkillion () netscreen com] Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2003 12:38 PM To: 'simon () snosoft com'; D'Amato Luigi Cc: lists () kentane net; security-basics () lists securityfocus com Subject: RE: wifi security Simon, Even copper can create interceptible radio waves if one is in close enough proximity to the cable. Which is why for Top Secret data networks the DoD uses fiber. Yes, there are fiber taps and what not, but copper can be intercepted non-invasively. Just the same, IPSec over WiFi is just as secure as IPSec over copper or fiber. And it's good enough for banks to use. It all comes down to managing risk. Good encryption can be useful. -Dave -----Original Message----- From: -SIMON- [mailto:simon () snosoft com] Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2003 12:32 PM To: D'Amato Luigi Cc: lists () kentane net; security-basics () lists securityfocus com Subject: Re: wifi security -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Actually, What I would suggest for wireless security is simply not sending your sensitive data out over the air. Encrypted or not, you are still sending it out for everyone and anyone to snag. If you are relying on the encryption for good security, well, you are simply assuming that no one else has the key, or a way to crack it. Sensitive data == copper. other can == air. D'Amato Luigi wrote:try www.securitywireless.info-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- - -simon- http://www.snosoft.com Tibetan "Book of the Dead," ca. 4000 BC. -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.2.1 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQE/S7W8f3Elv1PhzXgRAjCmAJ9+azc5YkhbGsK4aD747k2tvVAdgwCgi3zr GExD5j5nKjrulQ0KA0ivToI= =gIuf -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- -------------------------------------------------------------- ------------ - Attend Black Hat Briefings & Training Federal, September 29-30 (Training), October 1-2 (Briefings) in Tysons Corner, VA; the world's premier technical IT security event. Modeled after the famous Black Hat event in Las Vegas! 6 tracks, 12 training sessions, top speakers and sponsors. Symantec is the Diamond sponsor. Early-bird registration ends September 6.Visit us: www.blackhat.com -------------------------------------------------------------- ------------ --
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- RE: wifi security Mark Medici (Sep 02)
- Re: wifi security simon (www.snosoft.com) (Sep 08)
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- RE: wifi security Dave Killion (Sep 08)
- Re: wifi security simon (www.snosoft.com) (Sep 08)