Wireless, Mobile and IoT Security

What this unit covers

The unit follows security from the wireless LAN to the phone to connected devices. Many mind maps are on Wi-Fi: u8.5 Wifi Security Issues covers risks such as the evil twin access point, while u8.7 802.11b Weaknesses looks at the initialisation vector, which is sent in the clear. u8.8 Weaknesses P2. moves on to key scheduling weakness.

Where to start

Begin with the threats, then move to the defenses.

1. Read u8.5 Wifi Security Issues to see the main risks.
2. Follow with u8.7 802.11b Weaknesses and u8.10 WiFi DOS.
3. Finish the Wi-Fi strand with u8.9 802.11b Safeguards, which treats wireless as an untrusted network and places a firewall between the wireless LAN and the internal network.

Beyond Wi-Fi

For mobile networks, try 10.3 GMS Authentication and 10.4 GSM Auth. They explain the challenge-response protocol and the A3 and A8 algorithms. u8.16 Bluetooth vulnerabilities looks at weak PIN choices. For connected devices, there are maps such as Threat Taxonomy in IOT, ContexIoT and PUFs. Several maps on mobile platforms and mobile applications cover vulnerabilities, threats and attacks.

Using quizzes and maps together

Read a map first, then take a quiz on the same topic. The quizzes include CEH Chapter 7, several Wireless Network Hacking sets split into short question ranges, and CCNA Wireless 200-355 Exam 8. A wrong answer tells you which map branch to reread. The flashcard decks, such as Wireless Authentication and Type of wireless attacks, suit quick recall afterward.

Where it fits

This unit sits in the Network and Infrastructure Security strand of Cybersecurity. Some resources mention CEH, CCNA and CompTIA Security+. Teachers can pick a map to use as a ready-made starting point for a session. Choose one topic today and try its quiz.