[ale] Interested in Wireless Networking?

[Transam]

> Adrin wrote:
> > Aren't you guys worried about security issues?

> > Adrin

> It would depend.  What do we have to protect?  ;-)

> Seriously, we can encrypt the data.  And frankly, wireless data is less
> monitored for content than wireline.  (Wireless VOICE on the other hand
> is very monitored)

Encrypt (SSH, SSL, etc.) ANYTHING you send wireless that you don't want
published on the front page of the AJC.  Keep in mind that POP and IMAP
(unless wrapped in SSL), ftp (except anonymous), and telnet all send your
passwords in the clear.

Assume ALL wireless transmissions are being monitored.  That goes for
cell phones too, btw.

The "Wired Equivalent Protection" (or whatever they call the worthless
wireless encryption) is a joke and is technically worthless.

> --
> Lost and inebriated after Dinner, Drinks & Karaokeing in Tokyo,
>    Keith

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