Issues Related to Network Security

As wireless technologies are becoming increasingly easier and cheaper to use, the frequency with which they are implemented in networks is also rising. There are many issues related to wireless technology and its security that are affecting these networks. The security solutions available are not always implemented properly and/or users are simply unaware of the security risks involved. In this project I will discuss about the wireless technologies available, equipment need to install, cost involved to create a small wireless network used in offices and home. Then I will be discussing various security issue related to the network, types of solutions available in market and cost effectiveness of the solution for our small network. Then I will be using some tools available like GFI LANgaurd Network Security Scanner 6.0 to test our network and other network available on our campus. This tools are used to check whether wireless/LAN networks are vulnerable to attacks, are the network open to the public. Finally a full report of the network will be generated and will be use to secure the network for the loop holes that can be easy attacked from the outside world, thus providing additional security to the network