Wireless security news and updates from the SecureW2 team.
Security keys, also called hardware security keys, are a method of authentication that offers an additional layer of hardened security. They can be used to login to desktops, Wi-Fi, and be integrated into the sign-in process of many popular websites …
Securely authenticating network users is a fundamental aspect of network security and is the source of significant challenges for many network administrators. The network authentication method is one of the first lines of defense that protect users and the network …
In today’s mobile era, consumers are no longer chained to a bulky desktop in a cubicle or classroom. They are doing business, taking classes and accessing resources on the go from a personal mobile device, oftentimes sending emails or tweaking …
Over the last few years, software makers have begun cracking down on certificates that do not expire soon enough. Most browsers will reject any SSL certificate with a lifetime longer than 39 months. This may seem like a long time, …
In this day and age, employees are accessing their corporate resources wherever they can get a strong wireless signal, whether that’s a public hotspot, the office, or a friend’s apartment. Methods of authentication based on a pre-shared key (PSK) are …
A requirement for all WPA2-Enterprise networks is the use of a RADIUS server. A vital part of the network, the function of a RADIUS is to authenticate the user and their device and authorize them for network access. The authorization …
Many inquiries that we receive reference Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and how it can be used to improve the network security. MFA is a process that requires more than one form of identity to authenticate a user and approve network access. …
Each year, college campuses must navigate the trials associated with successfully connecting thousands of new students to the wireless network. This may have been moderately challenging 10 years ago, but the explosion of wireless devices in the past few years …
The iOS 9+ bug: Why do PEAP or TTLS users get locked out of Wi-Fi when their password is updated? Why and how does TLS authentication still work? To update or not to update? The unfortunate trade-off of the cool …
Remember that episode of Spongebob Squarepants where the titular character and his best friend Patrick are sitting in their backyards passing messages through blowing bubbles? As usual, their antics bother their neighbor Squidward who decides to retaliate by popping their …
