Which of the following is a principal security risk of wireless LANs?
A.
Lack of physical access control
B.
Demonstrably insecure standards
C.
Implementation weaknesses
D.
War driving
Explanation:
A: Wireless networks allow users to be mobile while remaining connected to a LAN. Unfortunately, this allows unauthorized users greater access to the LAN as well. In fact, many wireless LANs can be accessed off of the organizations property by anyone with a wireless card in a laptop, which effectively extends the LAN where there are no physical controls. Page 777.
Wireless networks allow users to be mobile while remaining connected to a LAN. Unfortunately, this allows unauthorized users greater access to the LAN as well. In fact, many wireless LANs can be accessed off of the organizations property by anyone with a wireless card in a laptop, which effectively extends the LAN where there are no physical controls
0
0