10. Summary and Conclusions
Although Wi-Fi technologies have significantly improved their security capabilities, many of the features and abilities are available only in newer equipment for IT-managed infrastructure. Meanwhile, cellular data networks rely on a completely separate security architecture that emphasizes protection of the radio link and does not provide end-to-end encryption.
Finally, attacks have proven WEP security provided by the 802.11 standard to be insecure. The WLAN industry has responded by creating WPA and 802.11i to address these issues in the long term, though these security solutions are not available today. Most of today’s security requirements can be met with 802.1x, which provides a solution that is effective and has not yet been broken. Most wireless security vendors now offer 802.1x client and server solutions that are available today and provide security that is adequate for enterprise applications.
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