2. What types of threats can occur to my network via wireless connections?
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Wireless networks offer additional opportunities for attackers to gain unauthorized access to network resources, as they no longer need to gain physical access to a network connection. Wireless networks that are not properly configured may propagate signals beyond an organization’s physical boundaries, allowing an attacker to gain access to the network and sniff packets from a parking lot or a neighboring building. Wireless networks are also more susceptible to DoS attacks than wired networks, as an attacker must merely disrupt radio waves. In order to prevent DoS attacks, unauthorized disclosure, and other attacks, preventive (management, operational, and technical) measures need to be implemented to protect the network (both physical and logical).
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