On Wed, Jul 9, 2008 at 2:00 PM, Angus Scott-Fleming <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On 9 Jul 2008 at 10:01, Joe Fox wrote: > > > That should do the trick. Just make sure that you are using the highest > > level of encryption afforded by the devices. > > According to the doc linked by the first response above, WEP is not > acceptable > for HIPAA. > How many AP's are on the market today that only support WEP? Not an issue in my eyes with regards to HIPAA, unless recycling old hardware that not capable of supporting WPA/WPA2. > > > Also take all the other necessary precautions, hidding the SSID, turning > off > > beaconing, etc. > > SSIDs are still included in all packets sent, so hiding the SSID has NO > material effect on wireless security -- someone trying to get in will scan > for > broadcast packets, not rely on a broadcast SSID. > Covered in an earlier email. :) > > > Of course this means that you'll have to manually configure the wireless > on > > each workstation, but that can just means more hours that can be billed > for, > > and that can't be all bad ;) > > Bad boy! > > -- > Angus Scott-Fleming > GeoApps, Tucson, Arizona > 1-520-290-5038 > +-----------------------------------+ > > > > > ~ Upgrade to Next Generation Antispam/Antivirus with Ninja! ~ > ~ <http://www.sunbelt-software.com/SunbeltMessagingNinja.cfm> ~ > -- Joe Fox Systems/Network Administrator Mobile# (716) 846-9308 http://www.linkedin.com/in/josephfoxjr The information contained in this e-mail message, including any attached files, is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If you are not the intended recipient be advised that any unauthorized use, disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately notify the sender via telephone at 716-846-9308 or by return e-mail. ~ Upgrade to Next Generation Antispam/Antivirus with Ninja! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbelt-software.com/SunbeltMessagingNinja.cfm> ~
