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- Cisco confirms vulnerability in 7921 Wi-Fi IP phone
- Two days after news of the Vocera Wi-Fi VoIP communicator PEAP security bypass vulnerability, I received confirmation from Cisco that their model 7921 Wi-Fi VoIP phone is also vulnerable to the same issue where digital certificates aren't cryptographically verified. Both Cisco and Vocera have told me that they intend to...
- Tags: Phone, Password, IP Phone, Vulnerability, Vocera Communications, Wi-Fi, Cisco Systems Inc., Authentication, PEAP, Security, George Ou
- Blog posts 2008-02-23
- Design flaw in wireless VoIP handsets endanger the enterprise
- Update 2/23/2008 - Cisco confirms vulnerability in 7921 Wi-Fi IP phone Security conscious businesses and organizations who implemented 802.1x/EAP enterprise-grade authentication are at risk with certain implementations of wireless LAN VoIP handsets. I have verified that Vocera Communications is one of the vulnerable vendors and I have...
- Tags: VoIP, Password, WPA-PSK, Handset, Authentication, Character, Wireless, Flaw, PEAP, Badge, WPA-PSK Mode, PSK, Security, George Ou
- Blog posts 2008-02-20
- Gartner issues false alarm on Microsoft WPA2 warning
- Gartner issues false alarm on Microsoft WPA2 warningQ - Does Linux support the new standards?It bothers me that the Windows bashers will jump on their soapbox and start lashing out at MS prematurely. My guess is that not very many people have adopted these new standards yet and MS will...
- Tags: Linux, Quality, PEAP, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft WPA2, Gartner Inc.
- Discussion threads 2005-06-03
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- Radiator 4.5.1 (Mac)
- Radiator RADIUS server is flexible, extensible, and authenticates from a huge range of auth methods, including Wireless, TLS, TTLS, PEAP, LEAP, FAST, SQL, proxy, DBM, files, LDAP, NIS+, password, NT SAM, Emerald, Platypus, Freeside, TACACS+, PAM, external, OPIE, POP3, EAP, Active Directory and Apple Password Server. Interoperates with Vasco Digipass,...
- Tags: Apple Macintosh, Consultant, Apple Mac OS, LDAP, Network Security, Operating Systems, Sun Solaris, Linux, Directory Services, Ssl/Tls, Digital Security, Software, Enterprise Software, Networking, Security
- Software downloads 2009-11-16
- What's new in Android 1.6 (Donut)?
- Nary a PEAP on WPAAny news on whether they're going to get around to supporting WPA Enterprise? Right now, the network support is there (wpa_supplicant) to handle it, but the GUI doesn't do the front end. Which means we have to root and risk bricking the phone to...
- Tags: Telecom & Utilities, Network security, Wi-Fi, Android 1.6, phone, Donut
- Discussion threads 2009-09-18
- New tool cracks most enterprise wireless LANs
- If your company or organization runs an enterprise wireless LAN network, I have some troubling news for you. Odds are high that your current "enterprise-class" wireless LAN deployment is vulnerable to authentication leakage which not only exposes your internal network but all of your server access controls. ...
- Tags: Security, Funk Software, WLAN, Server, Tool, Odds, Wireless Client, Certificate Authority, Wi-Fi, Wireless LANs, LANs, Wireless, Networking, George Ou
- Blog posts 2008-03-05
- Secunia: It's not a flaw if it's a feature
- When I reported on the Vocera certificate security bypass flaw, SecurityFocus picked up on it and created Bugtraq ID 27935 to warn their customers about the vulnerability. I dropped a note to Secunia about the flaw but they seem to believe that a flaw is only a flaw if it...
- Tags: Vocera Communications, Secunia, Flaw, Security, George Ou
- Blog posts 2008-02-28
- WPA PSK Cracking, a case for strong authentication
- WPA PSK Cracking, a case for strong authenticationTiny Peap on Linksys 4400NCan you tell me how I would run this on a Linksys 4400N wireless router.Do tou have step by step for people who are busy.What hardware do I need beside a router?Do I need a server or stand alone...
- Tags: Home networking, Routers & switches, SECURITY, WPA-PSK, authentication
- Discussion threads 2008-02-11
- Don't assume WPA2 is more secure than WPA
- Don't assume WPA2 is more secure than WPAWhatever you do, don't use WEP!Just to re-iterate a point: Don't use WEP. It can be broken in about a minute, so it's basically as secure as having an open connection with no security.Verizon uses WEP as Default on there DSLEvery verizon wireless...
- Tags: Wi-Fi, Network security, SECURITY, NETWORKING, WEP, network, wireless, WPA2, WPA
- Discussion threads 2008-01-24
- Ubuntu "Hardy Heron" announced
- Ubuntu "Hardy Heron" announcedHow do they do it?A new version every six months, with every time important improvements.... how do they do it?I guess that's the power of open source. A power house if there ever was one!I've used Ubuntu since july 2006: Dapper Drake 6.06 was my first. That...
- Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, UNIX, Wi-Fi, WIRELESS, Ralink, Ubuntu, Hardy Heron, Linux
- Discussion threads 2007-08-29
- A secure Wireless LAN hotspot for anonymous users
- A secure Wireless LAN hotspot for anonymous usersGreat ArticleA very important topic--thanks George.Linux users may want to read here about setting up a Layer 3 dynamic tunneling vpn with ssh (version 4.3 or greater) [url=https://help.ubuntu.com/community/SSH_VPN]here[/url].The set up can include creation of a rsa key pair for automated login and automated...
- Tags: Wi-Fi, Wireless LANs, LANs, pdf, SSH, wireless, HotSpot, WLAN
- Discussion threads 2007-07-18
- A secure Wireless LAN hotspot for anonymous users
- As ubiquitous and convenient as Wireless LAN Hotspots are, it is probably the single most dangerous technology to the mobile computer user. From a security standpoint it is an absolute nightmare because of multiple inadequacies. The two biggest issues with Hotspots is that you have no idea if you're connecting...
- Tags: Technology policy, Servers, Security, Networking, Mobile/Wireless, Infrastructure, Hardware, Desktop, Consumer electronics
- Blog posts 2007-07-18
- Why VPN can't replace Wi-Fi security
- Why VPN can't replace Wi-Fi securityYou mean people who say VPN is the only way to go?You mean people who say VPN is the only way to go? Ah they're extremely common. In fact they're probably the ones that voted this blog down.I was about to mention EAP-TLS,...
- Tags: VPNs, Wireless LANs, Wireless security, Network security, password, VPN, Wi-Fi, security, VPN IS, Wi-Fi security
- Discussion threads 2007-05-12
- Why VPN can't replace Wi-Fi security
- Every time the subject of wireless LAN security comes up, people ask me about VPN as a solution for securing Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi is the common marketing name for 802.11 wireless LANs). Ive always told people that VPN security shouldnt be a substitute for good Wi-Fi security and I even...
- Tags: Wireless LANs, Wireless security, VPNs, Network security, WIRELESS, Wi-Fi, VPN, Wi-Fi security, WPA, WEP
- Blog posts 2007-05-12
- Wireless LAN security myths that won't die
- Its been two years since I wrote "The six dumbest ways to secure a wireless LAN," and its probably been one of my more successful blog entries ever, with two flashes on Digg. Since that time, Ive written a free electronic book on enterprise wireless LAN security for anyone to...
- Tags: LANs, Wireless LANs, Wi-Fi, security, wireless-LAN security, WLAN, wireless
- Blog posts 2007-03-26
- My MacBook Pro Experience - Day 3
- My MacBook Pro Experience - Day 3Macbooks & WiFiLet me guess, the router you want to connect to is LinkSys...As a recent convert from XP to OSX via a Macbook I can tell you that all is not well in the land of WiFi. Some access points/routers, esp. Linksys are...
- Tags: Notebooks, Routers & switches, NETWORKING, Network technology, operating system, Apple MacBook, router, network, Linksys Inc., Apple Macintosh, Internet Connect, Apple MacBook Pro
- Discussion threads 2007-01-13
- Ultimate guide to enterprise Wireless LAN security released!
- Ultimate guide to enterprise Wireless LAN security released!Thanks++I will be sure to put this good use.Most ExcellententThanks GeorgeWhile opinions may generate the most hits, technical knowledge and expertise are much more useful. Will put to good use.Ultimate guide? I think notYour guide could be summarized as... buy Microsoft and...
- Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Desktops, Technical Articles, Linux, Apple Macintosh, wireless
- Discussion threads 2007-01-11
- Ultimate guide to enterprise Wireless LAN security released!
- TechRepublic has released a large cluster of articles** to help you implement enterprise-class wireless LAN security. This is not just a introductory guide, it is a step-by-step guide from start to finish!An introduction to PEAP authentication An introduction to LEAP authentication A primer on Cisco EAP-FAST authentication Self-signed certificates...
- Tags: Security, Infrastructure, Mobile/Wireless, Networking, Servers, News, Vista, Hardware, Desktop, authentication
- Blog posts 2007-01-11
- TechRepublic's ultimate guide to enterprise wireless LAN security
- Enterprise wireless LAN security is a persistent concern for every system administrator and CIO. Threats from both within and without the enterprise threaten your data each and every day. This download gives you the basic foundation you need to secure your enterprise wireless connections by detailing security protocols...
- Tags: TechRepublic Inc., WLAN, George Ou, Wireless LANs, LANs, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Security, Networking
- Download resources 2007-01-11
- Cryptography interview with the NSA
- Cryptography interview with the NSAwhats funny is...I'm currently reading Dan Brown's "Digital Fortress" all about the NSA and TRANSLTR (their 2 million core public key crunching monster) and crypto labs.. Its a good read :)Good ReadNice to know where the flaws are in the system. And Snow is right....
- Tags: SECURITY, Network security, Rainbow Tables, password, NSA, cryptography
- Discussion threads 2007-01-04
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