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WLAN Security Still A Stumbling Block: Page 2 of 5

Adding to the volatility is confusion over WLAN security standards, such as 802.11i, also called WPA.

Meanwhile, The Wi-Fi Alliance is moving forward with new, more powerful security standards. It recently announced the first products to be certified for Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) security compliance. WPA2 is based on its predecessor, which, in turn, was based on prestandard IEEE 802.11i extension elements. That spec has since been finalized. WPA2 adds the Advanced Encryption Standard, which is considered essential to meet FIPS140-2 government security requirements.

What this all means for enterprises is that WLAN security vendors will be competing fiercely for their dollars, which is good news. But enterprises also need to make sure that they buy technology based on solid standards, such as WPA2.

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