I have a question. This article (http://www.infoworld.com/article/02/02/14/020214hnwifispec_1.html) contains the following excerpt:
The real problem is the fundamental way in which Wi-Fi works, according to Arbaugh. Although rapid rekeying of WEP keys, for example, which will be implemented in the next security standard called TKIP [Temporal Key Integrity Protocol], makes it more difficult to crack, Arbaugh said the entire design is just not good security. (What I'm using right now) But Arbaugh says TKIP does not eliminate the fundamental flaw in Wi-Fi security. "If anybody breaks TKIP, they not only break the confidentiality but they also break the access control and authentication so one break breaks everything. That is not good design. Each security mechanism should stand on its own," he said. Longer term, the IEEE Standards body intends to adopt AES [Advanced Encryption Standard], the same security protocol sponsored by the National Institute of Standards. (I also have the ability to use this method). What's weird, is that the information available with the Linksys router indicates that TKIP is more secure than AES...this article would indicate the other way around. So which one is truly more secure? _________________________________________________________________ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=exchange&text_mode=&lang=english To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe via postal mail, please contact us at: Jupitermedia Corp. Attn: Discussion List Management 475 Park Avenue South New York, NY 10016 Please include the email address which you have been contacted with.
