I made a video today for my data communication class. It was on wireless security and how to crack WEP. I posted it on itv.fiu.edu which is FIU's version of youtube. The quality was destroyed but here it is for all to see, please comment. Thanks:
As you can see I did not go much into installing Ubuntu on a VM, the USB wireless card I used, how to install aircrack-ng or how to install the modified drivers for the card. I spent most of the time for this project debating on what USB wireless card to get. I have a new MacBook Pro and the Airport Extreme does not allow injection and running a VM doesn't allow me to use the wireless card on linux. I could have used a live CD but I didn't want to be switching back and forth. Also in the news BTW,
BackTrack 4 Beta is out. I haven't downloaded yet because it is going very slow but let me know what you think when you get it.
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These are some good suggestions for home and small office users. For business users, however, this level of security won't cut it.
February 11, 2009 at 8:01 AMIn our health care environment, we utilize WPA2 encryption without a PSK, the key is supplied after the machine authenticates via RADIUS using their domain credentials. The MAC address also has to meet a list of authorized devices. The antennae gain is turned down as to try to contain the wireless signal within our campus.
Same for where I work, we have WPA2 encryption with AES. Each client must have a certificate and validate with the RADIUS using domain credentials. We do have a public network for guests that once you connect are prompted for a daily code. Then you only have external access :)
February 11, 2009 at 6:36 PMPost a Comment