Securing your network from the aforementioned attacks

As you saw in the previous section, a penetration tester or malicious hacker can attempt to hack your wireless network and obtain the secret key (password). Whether you're a student taking a computer security course, an IT professional, or simply an enthusiast, the topics covered in this section are some methods and techniques that you can use to secure your network from such attacks.

In the following sections, we will cover the following topics:

• SSID management
• MAC filtering
• The power level of antennas
• Strong passwords
• Securing enterprise wireless networks

Let's dive in!

SSID management

When you buy a new access point or wireless router, the default service...