Insiders often create unauthorized wireless network access points to bypass security measures and to sidestep Internet usage policies. Although they may not access the network for any sinister purpose, their actions are still dangerous because they expose the network to outsiders waiting to exploit any opening.

Many of the most fundamental wireless security threats are eliminated --or at least drastically reduced-- by simply ensuring that the security and encryption measures built into network equipment and mobile devices are switched on. In addition, organizations using Wi-Fi should perform regular wireless penetration testing and scanning to detect unauthorized wireless access points.

For details about the wireless testing and risk assessment services we provide, visit the wireless networks testing and risk management pages.