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asleap Tool for penetration testing Cisco LEAP wireless access points, can recover weak passwords by passively monitoring wireless traffic. Includes documentation and downloads. http://asleap.sourceforge.net/

LucidLink WiFi Client A software application designed to provide a clear interface to wireless security options enabled in surrounding wireless networks. Intended for use in laptops. http://www.lucidlink.com/lucidlink_wifi_client.htm

Securing Your Wireless Network Tips for home users to secure their wireless LAN, with detailed instructions on how to execute each step of the process. http://www.practicallynetworked.com/support/wireless_secure.htm

The Unofficial 802.11 Security Web Page Collection of papers and links covering the major wireless standards and their associated vulnerabilities. http://www.drizzle.com/~aboba/IEEE/

Wi-Fi Alliance: WPA2 standard Information on the WPA2 security standard designed to meet the 802.11i criteria. Includes FAQ and media briefing presentation in English and Japanese. http://www.wi-fi.org/knowledge_center/wpa2/

Wireless Home Network Security Tips Tips for home users who want to get a network up quickly to secure their network against the most prevalent of threats. http://compnetworking.about.com/od/wirelesssecurity/tp/wifisecurity.htm

802.11x Wireless LAN Security & Software Offers security alerts and articles based on specific wireless LAN hardware and mirrored multi-platform software helpful for wireless security. http://www.monolith81.de

New Scientist Article by Will Knight, discussing a new authentication approach that can combat the risks associated with connecting to a rogue access point. (February 20, 2005) http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=dn7037

Securityfocus A three part article on wireless penetration testing discussing the different types of attacks that can be used, how to protect against them, and walks through a typical attack on a network. (June 3, 2004) http://www.securityfocus.com/infocus/1783

Securityfocus A two part article on developing a security policy for wireless networks expressing key policy components in great detail. (September 18, 2003) http://www.securityfocus.com/infocus/1732

Keeping Wireless Intruders Away Article raising awareness about the risk of unprotected wireless networks, and how a worldwide test yielded shocking results about the amount homes left unprotected to network attacks. (February 27, 2003) http://searchsecurity.techtarget.com/tip/1,289483,sid14_gci882389,00.html

6 Wireless Security Tips An article which includes useful tips on providing a basic layer of security on a wireless home network. (August 28, 2002) http://review.zdnet.com/4520-6033_16-4207551.html

Ars Technica: Wireless Security Blackpaper Article covering basic 802.11b security, WEP, MAC address filtering, broadcast key rotation and EAP based standards. (July 18, 2002) http://arstechnica.com/articles/paedia/security.ars