1. Netiquette is the social code of using network communications.
◦ A social code defines behaviour rules for people using the internet, and
wired and wireless LANs
◦ The social code defines good manners so that non-violent
communications can be achieved and everyone is served
A security policy is a collection of policies that specify how
security is implemented and managed for a business
◦ It includes configuration details such as protocols used, port forwarding
rules, how data is logged, how passwords are created and maintained
and the change process.
◦ It includes physical security such as locks, security cameras and access
systems
◦ It includes rules about applications and business processes
◦ It includes how employees behave when accessing the wired and
wireless lan and internet. This is defined in the Acceptable Use Policy
2. Securing the Wlan must use a Defence in Depth strategy
◦ Have multiple security measures implemented, multiple layers of security
controls
Reduce the Service Set Area – the signal range
◦ Reduce power levels (not all equipment can do this) to contain signals
within business boundaries
SSID cloaking
◦ Disable SSID broadcasts from Access Points
Mac address filtering
◦ Filter host joining the Wlan by Mac address
Implement the strongest security standard you can
◦ WPA2 or WPA if equipment is older with long passphrases
Create a security policy that mandates configuration and acceptable
use
◦ Educate users and make them accountable
Monitor Wlans for threats and abnormal behaviour
◦ Implement logging, intrusion prevention systems