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Wireless Security
An introductory course about understanding wireless technology, ways of securing it and its future in our everyday life.
Created byThe Art Of Service
Last updated 3/2015
English
What you'll learn
- Be aware of the types of wireless networks.
- Know the benefits, advantages and pitfalls of wireless networks.
- Determine if wireless security is truly secure.
- Be aware of the different types of wireless security.
- Know the different ways to secure wireless technology.
- Know the future of both wireless technology and its security.
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Course content
9 sections • 55 lectures • 2h 38m total length
- Introduction and Objectives0:30
In this lecture, we'll discuss some objectives aimed at showing what you can expect to learn from this course.
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Section Outline
Lecture 2: Introduction to Wireless Network
Lecture 3: Wireless Network vs Wired Network
Lecture 4: Types of Wireless Network
Lecture 5: Benefits of Wireless Network
Lecture 6: Advantages of Wireless Network
Lecture 7: Pitfalls of Wireless Network - Introduction to Wireless Network1:17
This lecture will introduce the wireless network.
- Wireless Network vs Wired Network5:11
This lecture will identify the differences between the wireless network and the wired network.
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Lecture outline:
0:00 Wired Network Pros
1:37 Wired Network Cons
2:38 Wireless Network Pros
3:57 Wireless Network Cons
- Types of Wireless Network16:17
This discussion will focus on the different types of wireless networks.
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Lecture outline:
0:00 Wireless PAN
0:59 Wireless LAN
7:57 Wireless Mesh Network
10:31 Wireless Metropolitan Area Network
13:09 Wireless Wide Area Network
14:12 Cellular Network
- Benefits of Wireless Network3:19
This lecture will talk about the benefits of the wireless network.
- Advantages of Wireless Network1:46
This lecture will identify advantages of the wireless network.
- Pitfalls of Wireless Network1:36
This discussion will center on some pitfalls of the wireless network.
- Introduction and Objectives0:31
In this lecture, we'll discuss some objectives aimed at showing what you can expect to learn from this course.
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Section Outline
Lecture 10: Wireless Technological Standards
Lecture 11: Current and Future Applications
Lecture 12: Health Risks and Wi-Fi
Lecture 13: How Does Wireless Work? - Wireless Technological Standards7:40
This lecture will discuss standards in wireless technology.
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Lecture outline:
0:00 Introduction to Wireless Standards
0:30 802.11
1:03 802.11b
2:33 802.11a
4:21 802.11g
5:35 802.11n
- Current and Future Applications10:34
This discussion will focus on some current and future applications of the wireless network.
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Lecture outline:
0:00 Introduction to Wireless Network Application
1:26 Applications of Cellular Systems
3:44 WLAN-based Application
6:09 GPS-based Application
7:49 Satellite-based PCS
8:40 Ad-hoc Network
9:57 Sensor Network
- Health Risks in Wi-Fi4:39
This lecture will explore the possibility of health risks precipitated by Wi-FI technology.
- How Does Wireless Work?2:33
This lecture will talk about how wireless technology works.
- Introduction and Objectives0:27
In this lecture, we'll discuss some objectives aimed at showing what you can expect to learn from this course.
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Section Outline
Lecture 16: Definition of Wireless Network
Lecture 17: Importance of Wireless Network
Lecture 18: Is Wireless Network Truly Secure?
Lecture 19: History of Wireless Network
Lecture 20: Challenges Involved in Wireless Network
Lecture 21: Types of Wireless Network - Definition of Wireless Security3:12
This lecture will explain the definitions of the wireless security.
- Importance of Wireless Security3:07
This lecture will discuss the importance of the wireless security.
- Is Wireless Security Truly Secure?2:09
This lecture will talk about how truly secure wireless security are.
- History of Wireless Security7:16
This lecture will discuss the history of the wireless security.
- Challenges Involved in Wireless Security1:56
This discussion will focus on some challenges in the wireless security.
- Types of Wireless Security6:49
This lecture will identify the types of wireless security.
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Lecture outline:
0:00 Introduction to Types of Wireless Security
0:07 Wired Equivalent Privacy
2:32 Wi-Fi Protected Access
3:58 WPA2
4:26 Wi-Fi Protected Setup
5:58 802.1x
- Introduction and Objectives0:23
In this lecture, we'll discuss some objectives aimed at showing what you can expect to learn from this course.
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Section Outline
Lecture 24: Weaknesses in WEP
Lecture 25: Weaknesses in Encryuption Algorithm
Lecture 26: Weaknesses in Key Management
Lecture 27: Weaknesses in User Behavior
Lecture 28: Stealing User Devices - Weaknesses in WEP5:25
This lecture will discuss the weaknesses of WEP or Wired Equivalent Privacy.
- Weaknesses in Encryption Algorithm5:12
This lecture will explain the weaknesses of encryption algorithms.
- Weaknesses in Key Management2:34
This discussion will focus on the weaknesses of key management.
- Weaknesses in User Behavior1:47
This discussion will center on the weaknesses of user behavior.
- Stealing User Devices2:21
This lecture will talk about the theft of user devices.
- Introduction and Objectives0:23
In this lecture, we'll discuss some objectives aimed at showing what you can expect to learn from this course.
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Section Outline
Lecture 31: Security Problems in Wireless
Lecture 32: Modes of Wireless Networking
Lecture 33: Ad-hoc Networking
Lecture 34: Infrastructure Networks
Lecture 35: Footprint the Wireless Network
Lecture 36: Passive Attack
Lecture 37: Authentication and Authorization
Lecture 38: Active Attacks and Denial of Service - Security Problems in Wireless1:18
This lecture will discuss some security issues concerning the wireless networking.
- Modes of Wireless Networking0:37
This discussion will focus on one of the security issues in wireless networking, namely modes of wireless networking.
- Ad-hoc Networks1:31
This discussion will focus on one of the security issues in wireless networking, namely ad-hoc networks.
- Infrastructure Networks2:29
This discussion will focus on one of the security issues in wireless networking, namely infrastructure networks.
- Footprint the Wireless Network2:08
This discussion will focus on one of the security issues in wireless networking, namely footprints in the wireless network.
- Passive Attack0:42
This discussion will focus on one of the security issues in wireless networking, namely passive attacks.
- Authentication and Authorization2:22
This discussion will focus on one of the security issues in wireless networking, namely authentication and authorization.
- Active Attacks and Denial of Service2:44
This discussion will focus on one of the security issues in wireless networking, namely active attacks and denial of service.
- Introduction and Objectives0:24
In this lecture, we'll discuss some objectives aimed at showing what you can expect to learn from this course.
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Section Outline
Lecture 41: The Mobility Advantage
Lecture 42: Modes of Unauthorized Access
Lecture 43: Securing Wireless Transmissions
Lecture 44: Securing Wireless Access Points
Lecture 45: Stone Wireless Client Devices
Lecture 46: Data Security on Wireless Networks
Lecture 47: Securing Wireless Networks - The Mobility Advantage0:46
This discussion will discuss one of the technologies involved in securing wireless networks, specifically the mobility advantage.
- Modes of Unauthorized Access10:13
This discussion will explain one of the technologies involved in securing wireless networks, specifically the modes of unauthorized access.
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Lecture outline:
0:00 Introduction to Modes of Unauthorized Access
0:37 Accidental Association
1:34 Malicious Association
2:36 Ad-hoc Networks
4:37 Non-traditional Networks
5:04 Identity Theft
6:34 Man-in-the-middle Attacks
7:40 Denial of Service
9:02 Network Injection
9:37 Caffe Latte Attack
- Securing Wireless Transmissions2:56
This discussion will explain one of the technologies involved in securing wireless networks, specifically wireless transmissions.
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Lecture outline:
0:00 Three Basic Threats
0:10 Protecting the Confidentiality
1:53 Preventing the Alteration of Intercepted Communications2:14 Countermeasures to Reduce the Risk
- Securing Wireless Access Points1:30
This discussion will explain one of the technologies involved in securing wireless networks, specifically wireless access points.
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Lecture outline:
0:00 Introduction to Securing Wireless Access Points0:21 Eliminating Rogue Access Points
0:43 Properly Configure All Access Points
1:03 Using 802.1x to Authenticate All Devices
- Store Wireless Client Devices0:42
This discussion will explain one of the technologies involved in securing wireless networks, specifically storing wireless client devices.
- Data Security on Wireless Networks1:01
This discussion will explain one of the technologies involved in securing wireless networks, specifically data security.
- Securing Wireless Networks3:24
This discussion will provide a general view of securing wireless networks.
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Lecture outline:
0:00 Use of Encryption
0:34 Use Anti-virus and Anti-spyware Software and Firewall
0:56 Turn Off Identifier Broadcasting
1:27 Change the Identifier on the Router
2:07 Change Your Router's Pre-set Password
2:28 Allow Specific Computers to Access the Wireless Network
2:54 Turn off Wireless Network
3:11 Don't Assume Public Hotspots are Secure
- Introduction and Objectives0:31
In this lecture, we'll discuss some objectives aimed at showing what you can expect to learn from this course.
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Section Outline
Lecture 50: Introduction to the Future of Wireless
Lecture 51: Broader Broadband
Lecture 52: Tougher Radio Frequency Signals
Lecture 53: The Wi-Fi-Zation of Things
Lecture 54: Improved Security
Lecture 55: Cooperation with Non-Wi-Fi Networks
Lecture 56: Self Managing Wi-Fi Clients
Lecture 57: Improved Mobility via Smarter RF Management
Lecture 58: Personal Area Wi-Fi - Introduction to the Future of Wireless12:02
This lecture will discuss the future of wireless networking.
- Broader Broadband1:28
This discussion will focus on one of possible future applications of wireless networking, namely broader broadband.
- Tougher Radio Frequency Signals0:22
This discussion will focus on one of possible future applications of wireless networking, namely tougher radio frequency signals.
- The Wi-Fi-Zation of Things1:10
This discussion will focus on one of possible future applications of wireless networking, namely Wi-Fi-zation of things.
- Improved Security1:27
This discussion will focus on one of possible future applications of wireless networking, namely improved security.
- Cooperation with Non-Wi-Fi Networks1:10
This discussion will focus on one of possible future applications of wireless networking, namely cooperating with non-Wi-Fi networks.
- Self Managing Wi-Fi Clients2:02
This discussion will focus on one of possible future applications of wireless networking, namely self-managing Wi-Fi clients.
- Improved Mobility via Smarter RF Management1:48
This discussion will focus on one of possible future applications of wireless networking, namely improved mobility.
- Personal Area Wi-Fi1:18
This discussion will focus on one of possible future applications of wireless networking, namely having personal Wi-Fi areas.
- Wireless Security Glossary of Terms3:00
This e book is a list of terms and definitions often used in the field of Wireless Security.
- Final Exam1:00
Now that you've finished your Udemy course, - you are eligible to sit your official Certification exam.
Certification is not mandatory.
Once you've completed the course, email our exam department at support@theartofservice.com to purchase your exam voucher and sit your final exam.Exam access includes more information to better prepare for the exam including a workbook, sample exam plus the final exam.
Please include the course name in your email for us to send the correct information.
Any questions please contact support@theartofservice.com
You will receive a PDF certificate through your email upon passing the examination. - Conclusion - Final Lecture1:27
A final message from our CEO.
Requirements
- Basic understanding of the business industry
- Knowledge of the English language
Description
Wireless security, with the use of wireless networks, prevents unwanted access or damage to computers.
This course will discuss a variety of topics including the differences between wireless network and wired network, wireless technical standards and current and future applications of wireless technology.
The course will also examine challenges and types of wireless security, its vulnerabilities and security issues. Lastly the course will discuss securing wireless technology and its future.
Who this course is for:
- Recent graduates looking to get a foothold in the IT Industry.
- Individuals and businesses wanting to reduce security risks and avoid potential financial losses.
- Businesses looking to prevent wireless security attacks.
- IT managers wanting to plan a wireless security strategy.
- IT professionals learning about wireless network and security technologies.