WLAN uses radio waves so hackers and intruders try to enter your network and get access to the sensitive information of your server. To prevent your WLAN from the wireless specific attacks from the hackers you need to implement the proper security settings in your network.
Insecure wireless user stations, access points, laptops, network printers and bar code scanners pose greater risk to the security. Improperly configured WLAN can originate network vulnerabilities. Default SSIDs (Service Set Identifier) should be changed to some complex names.
Configure the Access points in such a way that they should disable the broadcast mode. Encryption and user authentication provides an additional layer of security for the WLAN. Implement strict security policies for each station in your computer network. Continuous monitoring of the network traffic, protocol analysis, statistical anomaly and the monitoring of the WLAN attack signature, the network administrators are able to detect the attacks against the WLAN.
Wireless LAN Certification
Cisco Systems offer three levels of Wireless LAN certifications that testify the candidate’s skills and knowledge in designing, maintenance and deployment of the Cisco Wireless LAN Solutions in a small or big organization. Cisco Wireless LAN Certification and experience is in great demand in the overall IT industry.
The Wireless LAN certification includes the following:
- Cisco Advanced Wireless LAN Design Specialist
- Cisco Advanced Wireless LAN Sales Specialist
- Advanced Wireless LAN for Field Engineers
- Advanced Wireless LAN for Account Managers
- Wireless LAN Wireless LAN for Account Managers Exam (WLANAM)
- Wireless LAN Wireless LAN for System Engineers (WLANSE)
Valid CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) certification is the prerequisite for the Cisco Wireless LAN Support Specialist certifications.