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Commentary: New, improved Wi-Fi security?

February 4, 2004 TAGS: Wi-Fi security, WPA, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi Alliance, wireless network, spec, Wi-Fi, specification, standard

Wi-Fi security standard sealed and delivered

June 25, 2004 Standard gets final approval, with specifications for quality and speed on deck. TAGS: IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi security, specification, Wi-Fi, wireless networking, Intel Centrino, standard, Intel, wireless network, networking, security

Does Wi-Fi security matter?

June 28, 2006 A large number of Wi-Fi networks are "horribly insecure," researchers say, but what that means is up for debate. TAGS: WEP, Wi-Fi network, Wi-Fi security, security expert, Wi-Fi, researcher, encryption, security

Windows Wi-Fi patch could be long time coming

January 18, 2006 Microsoft confirms a Wi-Fi security flaw in Windows XP, but the wait for a fix may be as long as 18 months. TAGS: SSID, Wi-Fi security, service pack, Wi-Fi, Microsoft Windows XP, wireless network, firewall, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, laptop computer, PC, security

McAfee acquires Wireless Security

June 2, 2005 Company will gain new Wi-Fi technology through the deal and plans to introduce new consumer products this fall. TAGS: wireless security, McAfee Inc., Wi-Fi security, Wi-Fi, Webcast, WEP, wireless network, small business, security, California

China, U.S. strike trade accord

April 21, 2004 China softens efforts to establish its own Wi-Fi security standard and will adopt stringent new piracy prevention policies. TAGS: WAPI, China, VAT, Wi-Fi security, RIAA, piracy, Wi-Fi, U.S., policy, agreement, chip company, work

Worried about Wi-Fi security?

January 19, 2005 You should be. The complexity of maintaining a home network is leading owners to put security on the back burner. TAGS: back burner, Broadcom Corp., focus group, Wi-Fi security, WLAN, technology provider, wireless network, Wi-Fi network, complexity, owner, home network, Wi-Fi, networking, security, training

Start-up ups ante on Wi-Fi security

March 8, 2004 AirMagnet is one of the first Wi-Fi intrusion detection companies to offer the ability to block and disable rogue users. TAGS: AirMagnet, intrusion detection, Wi-Fi security, Wi-Fi, network administrator, wireless device, WLAN, start-up, LAN, dashboard, IBM Corp., radio, security, monitor

T-Mobile works to tighten Wi-Fi security

October 13, 2003 The carrier starts testing the 802.1x spec at certain U.S. hot spots, part of a push to lock up data and reassure businesses wary about the safety of information on Wi-Fi networks. TAGS: IEEE 802.1X, T-Mobile, Wi-Fi network, Wi-Fi security, Wi-Fi, specification, hot spot, information technology, security, research company, U.S., Microsoft Corp.

China implements new Wi-Fi security standard

December 2, 2003 Chinese government agencies prohibit the import, manufacturing and sale of Wi-Fi gear that does not use China's new security specification, which is incompatible with other standards. TAGS: WAPI, security specification, Wi-Fi Alliance, China, Asia Pacific Region, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi security, import, government agency, sale, standards, Intel, security

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