On Apr 26, 11:52 am, Jeff Liebermann <je...@cruzio.com> wrote:
> On Sat, 26 Apr 2008 09:41:40 -0700 (PDT),TBerk
>
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> However, for wireless, it's easy. If you're using WPA or WPA2
> encryption, with a fairly long pass phrase, you're almost as good as
> it gets. If you're using a RADIUS server for authentication, which
> distributes unique WPA keys, even better. If you're at a coffee shop,
> on an unencrypted wireless connection, and you're *NOT* using a VPN or
> SSL tunnel, then you're subject to sniffing and not at all secure.
> Extra credit for having a firewall running on your unspecified
> operating system, but that doesn't prevent sniffing.
>
> With wireless, it's really about how you use the wireless, than
> whether it's "durable", "secure", or whatever. You can have a
> perfectly secured wireless laptop, but if used improperly on an
> insecure wireless connection, you're in trouble.
>
> <http://wireless.wikia.com/wiki/Wi-Fi#Wi-Fi_Security>
> Jeff Liebermann


OK, Thx Jeff.

That 1st part had me feeling "oho, its a scolding I'm in for..." but
something came from your post.


TBerk