RE: wifi security

[Dave Killion <Dkillion () netscreen com>]

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

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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


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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
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