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Using Nessus to Detect Wireless Access Points

Overview The detection of Wireless Access Points (WAPs) has become a major source of activity for many enterprise security groups. Conducting physical inspections of each campus location with handheld, laptop computers, or even dedicated "Wireless monitors" to find unauthorized access points is time consuming. Fortunately, these efforts may be enhanced through detection of WAPs with the Nessus Vulnerability Scanner. This paper will discuss the techniques used by the Nessus Vulnerability Scanner to efficiently scan for wireless access points. It will also highlight some of the advantages and disadvantages of scanning with the Nessus Vulnerability Scanner as compared to manual physical audits. Recommendations for writing signatures to detect new types of WAPs will also be covered.

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Publisher
Tenable Network Security
File Format
PDF
Date Published
May 16, 2006
Format
White Papers
Topics
Wi-Fi (802.11), WAP, Mobile - Wireless Communications

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