Is there a plan in place to properly secure the wireless network?
When any organization makes the decision to deploy a wireless network, a plan for securing the infrastructure needs to be in place before deployment. It is possible to secure a wireless network to a point that would make unauthorized access extremely unlikely, as well as meet the legislated requirements of most industries. Do not rely on basic encryption, as this standard has many well-known flaws. To ensure the best protection, multiple levels of security should be used, and continuous monitoring of the WLAN should be present. (We’ll discuss security in depth in an upcoming column.) Going wireless can be simple as setting up a conference room with a WLAN to enabling your entire warehouse. Regardless of the application, any business employing wireless networking will reap the benefits of increased productivity and flow of communication with employees and customers alike. Derek Johnson is the Director of Business Development for Embee Technologies, a systems integration firm that specia
