CWSP Certified Wireless Security Professional Study Guide: Exam CWSP-205

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John Wiley & Sons, Sep 6, 2016 - Computers - 696 pages

The most detailed, comprehensive coverage of CWSP-205 exam objectives

CWSP: Certified Wireless Security Professional Study Guide offers comprehensive preparation for the CWSP-205 exam. Fully updated to align with the new 2015 exam, this guide covers all exam objectives and gives you access to the Sybex interactive online learning system so you can go into the test fully confident in your skills. Coverage includes WLAN discovery, intrusion and attack, 802.11 protocol analysis, wireless intrusion prevention system implementation, Layer 2 and 3 VPN over 802.11 networks, managed endpoint security systems, and more. Content new to this edition features discussions about BYOD and guest access, as well as detailed and insightful guidance on troubleshooting. With more than double the coverage of the “official” exam guide, plus access to interactive learning tools, this book is your ultimate solution for CWSP-205 exam prep.

The CWSP is the leading vendor-neutral security certification administered for IT professionals, developed for those working with and securing wireless networks. As an advanced certification, the CWSP requires rigorous preparation — and this book provides more coverage and expert insight than any other source.

  • Learn the ins and outs of advanced network security
  • Study 100 percent of CWSP-205 objectives
  • Test your understanding with two complete practice exams
  • Gauge your level of preparedness with a pre-test assessment

The CWSP is a springboard for more advanced certifications, and the premier qualification employers look for in the field. If you’ve already earned the CWTS and the CWNA, it’s time to take your career to the next level. CWSP: Certified Wireless Security Professional Study Guide is your ideal companion for effective, efficient CWSP-205 preparation.

 

Contents

Foreword
xxv
Introduction
xxvii
Assessment Test
xxxviii
Answers to Assessment Test
xliv
Chapter 1 WLAN Security Overview
1
Chapter 2 Legacy 80211 Security
29
Chapter 3 Encryption Ciphers and Methods
61
Chapter 4 8021XEAP Authentication
87
Chapter 10 Bring Your Own Device BYOD and Guest Access
319
Chapter 11 Wireless Security Troubleshooting
365
Chapter 12 Wireless Security Risks
397
Chapter 13 Wireless LAN Security Auditing
439
Chapter 14 Wireless Security Monitoring
469
Chapter 15 Wireless Security Policies
517
Appendix A Answers to Review Questions
553
Appendix B Abbreviations and Acronyms
597

Chapter 5 80211 Layer 2 Dynamic Encryption Key Generation
151
Chapter 6 PSK Authentication
193
Chapter 7 80211 Fast Secure Roaming
215
Chapter 8 WLAN Security Infrastructure
257
Chapter 9 RADIUS and LDAP
291
Index
615
Advert
646
EULA
647
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About the author (2016)

David D. Coleman, CWNE #4, is a WLAN security consultant, technical trainer, public speaker, and the Senior Mobility Leader for Aerohive Networks.
David A. Westcott, CWNE #7, is an independent consultant and WLAN technical trainer of over thirty years.
Bryan Harkins, CWNE #44, is a WLAN technical trainer, consultant, and the Director of Cradlepoint University.

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