Most guest Wi-Fi networks today are open SSID’s with no encryption that have a captive portal that requires users to click through some terms and conditions. It would be nice to be able to secure these networks the same way we do with internal SSID’s–mutual authentication of the client and network, and strong layer 2Continue reading “The State of Guest Wi-Fi Security”
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Use Let’s Encrypt Certificates with FreeRADIUS
Let’s Encrypt is a certificate authority that generates TLS certificates automatically, and for free. It’s been great for web server administrators because it allows them to automate the process of requesting, receiving, installing, and renewing TLS certificates, taking the administrative overhead out of setting up a secure website. And did I mention it’s free and supported by allContinue reading “Use Let’s Encrypt Certificates with FreeRADIUS”
802.11ac Encryption Upgrade
The security features provided by the IEEE 802.11 standard haven’t changed much since the 802.11i amendment was ratified in 2004, which is more commonly known by its Wi-Fi Alliance certification name WPA2. 802.11w protected management frames were introduced in 2009, but it is only recently that Wi-Fi chipsets for client devices have included support for it. WPA2Continue reading “802.11ac Encryption Upgrade”
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