WLAN security: Users face complex challenges

摘要

Not long ago, the complaint heard about wireless LAN security was that there wasn't enough of it. Now there's almost too much. Network executives today face a bewildering number of approaches to solve what's been a consistent hot-button issue for them. As a result, once you get past some basic recommendations, best practices in WLAN security hinge on your specific security needs and the technologies you choose to satisfy those needs. "The right question to ask is not 'which one' [of these security products to choose], but 'how do I best meet my specific security needs?'" says Brian Mansfield, founder of The Mansfield Group, a consulting and training company specializing in WLAN security. "It becomes obvious to these decision makers that there is no one good solution. Each of them has their pluses and minuses."