Wireless Wireless

What would a world completely without wires be like? In this Spotlight section we take a closer look at what is happening in the wireless space.

There are articles about research and initiatives which are on the horizon.

In this section you will also find stories about how companies are using wireless, such as trials being run using wireless technologies.

Wireless jamming flaw found

Wireless jamming flaw found

An Australian university has discovered a major flaw in wireless standards that, if exploited, can jam wireless networks within five seconds.
Dan Ilett May 17 2004 12:56PM Security
Australian CERT warns of new flaw in wireless protocol

Australian CERT warns of new flaw in wireless protocol

The Australian Computer Emergency Response Team issued an advisory Thursday warning of a flaw in the 802.11 wireless protocol that makes WLANs vulnerable to a denial-of-service attack.
Marcia Savage May 13 2004 10:14PM Security
Take the leap to a wireless future

Take the leap to a wireless future

Jon Tullett explains how wireless security standards are being left behind, but why the effort required to understand and use them properly will cut costs, improve productivity and help your organization soar
Jon Tullett May 13 2004 9:21AM Security
Wireless security (2004)

Wireless security (2004)

Companies envisage "wireless" workers easily connecting to contribute, but Rob Jaques knows administrators need to turn dreams into a secure reality
Staff Writers May 5 2004 12:00AM Security
Wireless broadband bar lowered for infrastructure providers

Wireless broadband bar lowered for infrastructure providers

Wireless distributor Integrity Data Systems (IDS) has signed up to push wireless radios that its CEO believes could rattle a few cages, heralding a new ISP rush to infrastructure purchases.
Fleur Doidge Apr 30 2004 12:00AM Telco/ISP
Future-proofing wireless with emerging technologies

Future-proofing wireless with emerging technologies

Resellers waiting for wireless lift-off can look forward to an approaching proliferation of technologies that will massively strengthen the business case for mobility in coming years.
Fleur Doidge Apr 8 2004 12:00AM Telco/ISP
NHS hospital opts for wireless

NHS hospital opts for wireless

A Birmingham hospital is implementing a multi-million pound secure wireless network for its maternity wards and treatment centre.
Dan Ilett Apr 6 2004 4:10PM Security
Intel pushes China for foreign wireless standards

Intel pushes China for foreign wireless standards

Intel is urging China to back down on its move to ban foreign wireless standards and enforce Chinese wi-fi encryption.
Dan Ilett Apr 5 2004 2:46PM Security
China remains defiant over wireless standards

China remains defiant over wireless standards

Intel has failed to make China back down on plans to enforce its own wireless security standards in the country.
Dan Ilett Mar 15 2004 12:59PM Security
Review: Wireless PC Lock

Review: Wireless PC Lock

If pressing Ctrl+Alt+Del to lock Windows every time the weary computer user leaves their desk proves too much of a strain then this new device from Sitecom could be just the ticket.

The Wireless PC Lock is billed as a convenient aid for protecting personal details and programs when away from the PC or laptop. A receiver is connected via a USB port to the computer while a transmitter is placed upon the person. Should the transmitter and receiver be more than two metres apart then the PC will lock.
René Millman Mar 8 2004 12:00AM Security
US begs China to relax wireless security import ban

US begs China to relax wireless security import ban

The US Government is tightening screws on China to relax its plans to ban the importation of foreign wireless encryption standards.
Dan Ilett Mar 4 2004 1:30PM Security
Wireless broadband launched to Sydney's inner city

Wireless broadband launched to Sydney's inner city

A wireless ISP has launched with a commercial service targeting broadband black holes of inner-city Sydney, including the 38 percent of city-dwellers in flats.
Fleur Doidge Mar 3 2004 12:00AM Telco/ISP
Japanese worry over wireless

Japanese worry over wireless

Japanese consumers are becoming more concerned over wireless security.
Dan Ilett Feb 25 2004 11:23AM Security
ComNet shows its cards in wireless push

ComNet shows its cards in wireless push

Small Sydney distributor ComNet Solutions has begun a major push into wireless, signing a three-year deal with US giant Electro-Comm - one of the largest wireless products distributors in the world.
Fleur Doidge Feb 18 2004 12:00AM Hardware
Spam filter adds wireless support

Spam filter adds wireless support

Voyant Strategies, a managed service provider, has added support for BlackBerry and 3G wireless devices to its ContentCatcher spam filtering service.
Marcia Savage Feb 6 2004 10:20PM Security
Worries of Wireless

Worries of Wireless

Most infosecurity experts have their ideas about what to expect over the course of 2002.
Illena Armstrong Jan 19 2004 11:18AM Security
Close the Door on Unwanted Guests: Keys to a Safe and Secure Wireless Network

Close the Door on Unwanted Guests: Keys to a Safe and Secure Wireless Network

As the benefits of a wireless local area network (WLAN) become more apparent, an increasing number of businesses are quick to adopt this technology.
Chris O’Ferrell Jan 16 2004 11:12AM Security
Will Wireless Ever Be Secure?

Will Wireless Ever Be Secure?

If wireless were simply a matter of business expedience, and we ignored security concerns, it would be as ubiquitous today as laptops and cell phones – especially for the growing number of workers who depend on mobility to do their jobs and can’t afford to be tethered to a desk, office or single location.
Arvind Krishna Jan 12 2004 12:36PM Security
Technology is Not the Only Solution to Wireless Security?

Technology is Not the Only Solution to Wireless Security?

Despite the uncertainty regarding the best security practices for wireless networking, many organizations are interested in or are already deploying wireless LAN technology.
Dennis Seymour Jan 12 2004 11:39AM Security
Protecting Wireless LAN Access with Smartcard SIMs

Protecting Wireless LAN Access with Smartcard SIMs

The wireless LAN market is a niche market set to gain greater momentum.
Jerome Nadel Jan 12 2004 10:39AM Security

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