Download PDF CWSP Certified Wireless Security Professional Official Study Guide by David Coleman

Sinopsis

If you have purchased this book or if you are even thinking about purchasing this book, you probably have some interest in taking the CWSP ® (Certifi ed Wireless Security Professional) certification exam or in learning what the CWSP certifi cation exam is about. The authors would like to congratulate you on this fi rst step, and we hope that our book can help you on your journey. Wireless local area networking (WLAN) is currently one of the hottest technologies on the market. Security is an important and mandatory aspect of 802.11 wireless technology. As with many fast - growing technologies, the demand for knowledgeable people is often greater than the supply. The CWSP certifi cation is one way to prove that you have the knowledge and skills to secure 802.11 wireless networks successfully. This study guide is written with that goal in mind.
 

This book is designed to teach you about WLAN security so that you have the knowledge needed not only to pass the CWSP certifi cation test, but also to be able to design, install, and support wireless networks. We have included review questions at the end of each chapter to help you test your knowledge and prepare for the exam. We have also included labs, white papers, and presentations on the CD to facilitate your learning further.
 

Before we tell you about the certifi cation process and its requirements, we must mention that this information may have changed by the time you are taking your test. We recommend that you visit www.cwnp.com as you prepare to study for your test to check out the current objectives and requirements.

If you have ever prepared to take a certifi cation test for a technology with which you are unfamiliar, you know that you are not only studying to learn a different technology, but you are also probably learning about an industry with which you are unfamiliar. Read on and we will tell you about the CWNP Program. CWNP is an abbreviation for Certifi ed Wireless Network Professional . There is no CWNP test. The CWNP Program develops courseware and certifi cation exams for wireless LAN technologies in the computer networking industry. The CWNP certifi cation program is a vendor - neutral program.
 

The objective of the CWNP Program is to certify people on wireless networking, not on a specific vendor’s product. Yes, at times the authors of this book and the creators of the certifi cation will talk about, or even demonstrate how to use a specifi c product; however,  the goal is the overall understanding of wireless technology, not the product itself. If you learned to drive a car, you physically had to sit and practice in one. When you think back and reminisce, you probably do not tell anyone that you learned to drive a Ford; you probably say you learned to drive using a Ford.
 

There are five wireless certifi cations offered by the CWNP Program: CWTS ™ : 

Certified Wireless Technology Specialist The CWTS certifi cation is the latest certification from the CWNP Program. CWTS is an entry - level enterprise WLAN certifi cation, and it is a recommended prerequisite for the CWNA certifi cation. This certifi cation is geared specifi cally toward both WLAN sales and support staff for the enterprise WLAN industry. The CWTS certifi cation exam (PW0 - 070) verifi es that sales and support staffs are specialists in WLAN technology and have all the fundamental knowledge, tools, and terminology to sell and support WLAN technologies more effectively.
 

CWNA ® : Certified Wireless Network Administrator The CWNA certification is a foundation - level Wi - Fi certifi cation; however, it is not considered an “ entry - level ” technology certifi cation. Individuals taking the CWNA exam (PW0 - 104) typically have a solid grasp of network basics such as the OSI model, IP addressing, PC hardware, and network operating systems. Many candidates already hold other industry - recognized certifications, such as CompTIA Network+ or Cisco CCNA, and are looking to the CWNA certification to enhance or complement existing skills.
 

CWSP ® : Certified Wireless Security Professional The CWSP certifi cation exam (PW0 - 204) is focused on standards - based wireless security protocols, security policy, and secure wireless network design. This certifi cation introduces candidates to many of the technologies and techniques that intruders use to compromise wireless networks and administrators use to protect wireless networks. With recent advances in wireless security, WLANs can be secured beyond their wired counterparts.
 

CWNE ® : Certified Wireless Network Expert The CWNE certification (PW0 - 300) is the highest - level certification in the CWNP Program. By successfully completing the CWNE requirements, you will have demonstrated that you have the most advanced skills available in today ’ s wireless LAN market. The CWNE exam (PW0 - 300) focuses on advanced WLAN analysis, design, troubleshooting, quality of service (QoS) mechanisms, spectrum management, and extensive knowledge of the IEEE 802.11 standard as amended.

CWNT ® : Certified Wireless Network Trainer Certifi ed Wireless Network Trainers are qualifi ed instructors certifi ed by the CWNP Program to deliver CWNP training courses to IT professionals. CWNTs are technical and instructional experts in wireless technologies, products, and solutions. To ensure a superior learning experience for our customers, CWNP Education Partners are required to use CWNTs when delivering training using Official CWNP Courseware.

Content

1. WLAN Security Overview
2. Legacy 802.11 Security
3. Encryption Ciphers and Methods
4. Enterprise 802.11 Layer 2 Authentication Methods
5. 802.11 Layer 2 Dynamic Encryption Key Generation
6. SOHO 802.11 Security
7. 802.11 Fast Secure Roaming
8. Wireless Security Risks
9. Wireless LAN Security Auditing
10. Wireless Security Monitoring
11. VPNs, Remote Access, and Guest Access Services
12. WLAN Security Infrastructure
13. Wireless Security Policies

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