Question

A small business named Widgets, Inc. has hired you to evaluate their wireless network security practices. As you analyze their facility, you note the following using a wireless network locator device:
a) They use an 802.11n wireless
b) The wireless network is broadcasting an SSID of Linksys.
c) The wireless network uses WPA2 with AES security.
d) Directional access points are positioned around the periphery of the building.
Based on this information what should you recommend your client do to increase their wireless network security?

Answer 1

Answer:

disable SSID broadcast and change the network name

Explanation:

Based on my experience with information technology and wireless networks my recommendation would be to disable SSID broadcast and change the network name. Disabling SSID will prevent the network name from appearing on devices that are searching for a network to connect to, and by changing the name it will also prevent anyone who knows the previous name from connecting unless they know the new name. Both of which will drastically increase security.