HANDS ON WORKSHOP:

WIRELESS LAN SECURITY

Abstract:

The workshop is divided into two sections. First section consists of one presentation on general issues on Wireless LAN security like its threats and common vulnerabilities. Second section is a hands-on workshop that is intended to introduce basic wireless security auditing techniques. Wireless LAN security auditing techniques are important skills for every wireless users especially for wireless administrators. This hands-on section will include usage of tools such as Kismet, Wireshark, KNSGEM and Google Earth. Participants will be taught on Kismet auditing features and also on Wireshark analyzing features for wireless traffics. Skills learnt will be beneficial for the participants in ensuring their wireless network security through auditing. All participants are expected to bring their own notebooks.

Objectives:

1. To create and increase awareness on Wireless LAN security threats and vulnerabilities
2. To educate participants on the usage of wireless security auditing tools.

What will participants learn in the workshop:

1. Basic definitions and terms in Wireless security
2. Wireless LAN network architecture and security standards
3. Wireless LAN auditing methodologies and sniffing techniques
4. Hands-on on Kismet and Wireshark tools
5. Wireless network mapping

Proposed outline of workshop

Session 1

• Wi-Fi Oganizations and Standards
• Network Architectures and Components
• Channels vs Frequencies
• Encryptions Types
• Communication on Air Interface
• Wi-Fi Auditing Methodology
• Hands-on

Session 2

• Wireless Sniffing
• Frequency Hopping vs Static Frequency
• Managed, Ad-hoc, Monitor, Master modes
• Chipset and Driver
• Active Scanning vs Passive Scanning
• Introduction to Kismet
• Wireless Network Mapping
• Hands-on

Session 3

• Introduction to Wireshark
• Navigating Wireshark
• 802.11 Management Frame
• 802.11 Control Frame
• 802.11 Data Frame
• Wireshark Packet Dissector Display
• Wireshark Packet Content Display
• Wireshark Status Bar Field
• Wireshark Display Filters
• Hands-on

Target Audience:

CISOs, IT Security Managers, Network Managers/Administrators, IT security personal and users who have passion for wireless security.

Equipment:

Notebook PCs will be provided on a shared basis.Anyhow participants are encouraged to bring their own notebook. They will be given a CD that contains all necessary tools for the hands-on sessions.

Proposed Event Agenda