Wireless Security Analysis
Wireless security analysis is a type of software application used to check the strength of a wireless network and access points to determine potential problem areas and threats.
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Discovery Tools
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General discovery tools for wireless security analysis are software applications used to detect all available wireless access points, popular wireless Internet channels and the encryption status for every listed network, including WEP, WPA and WPA2 encryption.
Traffic Analyzers
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A number of software applications include, or are dedicated programs specifically to, analyze wireless Internet traffic. Traffic analyzable software can be used to determine exactly what Internet protocol (IP) addresses are accessing a network. This type of application can be used to find out if unauthorized users are accessing a network.
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Detection and prevention
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Many software programs include utilities that run in real-time specifically designed to detect unwanted access to sensitive information or networks. Intrusion detection and prevention applications can be used to identify areas where unauthorized access has taken place, potential high risk areas and tools for resolving holes or unsecured access points in a wireless network.
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