Secure new opportunities.
Do you know how to assess the vulnerability of a network and help prevent attacks before they happen? Do you know how to perform WLAN security audits and implement compliance monitoring solutions? Do you have experience setting up Wireless Intrusion Prevention Systems (WIPS)?
Today’s wireless network security professionals need to have a deep understanding of the latest software, tools, trends and technologies available. Security professionals are often counted on to advise on security policies (i.e. password and acceptable use). Plus, these experts are responsible for configuring an entire network’s Security Design and Architecture.
Measure your skills and knowledge with this professional-level certification and get on track toward ultimately earning your Certified Wireless Network Expert (CWNE) certification. Those that pass the CWSP exam earn credit towards a CWNE certification.
What it takes to become a CWSP:
The CWSP certification is a professional level wireless LAN certification for the CWNP Program. To earn a CWSP certification, you must hold a current and valid CWNA credential. You must take the CWSP exam at a Pearson Vue Testing Center and pass with a 70% or higher. Instructors must pass with a 80% or higher. However you choose to prepare for the CWSP exam, you should start with the exam objectives, which cover the full list of skills tested on the exam. The CWSP certification is valid for three (3) years. To recertify, you must have a current CWNA credential and pass the current CWSP exam. By passing the CWSP exam, your CWNA certificate will be renewed for another three years.
Main areas covered by CWSP
The following list contains the materials covered in the lecture portion of the course.
Introduction to WLAN Security Technology
- Security policy
- Security concerns
- Security auditing practices
- Application layer vulnerabilities and analysis
- Data Link layer vulnerabilities and analysis
- Physical layer vulnerabilities and analysis
- 11 security mechanisms
- Wi-Fi Alliance security certifications
Small Office / Home Office WLAN Security Technology and Solutions
- WLAN discovery equipment and utilities
- Legacy WLAN security methods, mechanisms, and exploits
- Appropriate SOHO security
WLAN Mobile Endpoint Security Solutions
- Personal-class mobile endpoint security
- Enterprise-class mobile endpoint security
- User-accessible and restricted endpoint policies
- VPN technology overview
Branch Office / Remote Office WLAN Security Technology and Solutions
- General vulnerabilities
- Preshared Key security with RSN cipher suites
- Passphrase vulnerabilities
- Passphrase entropy and hacking tools
- WPA/WPA2 Personal – how it works
- WPA/WPA2 Personal – configuration
- Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
- Installation and configuration of WIPS, WNMS, and WLAN controllers to extend enterprise security policy to remote and branch offices
Enterprise WLAN Management and Monitoring
- Device identification and tracking
- Rogue device mitigation
- WLAN forensics
- Enterprise WIPS installation and configuration
- Distributed protocol analysis
- WNMS security features
- WLAN controller security feature sets
Enterprise WLAN Security Technology and Solutions
- Robust Security Networks (RSN)
- WPA/WPA2 Enterprise – how it works
- WPA/WPA2 Enterprise – configuration
- IEEE 802.11 Authentication and Key Management (AKM)
- 11 cipher suites
- Use of authentication services (RADIUS, LDAP) in WLANs
- User profile management (RBAC)
- Public Key Infrastructures (PKI) used with WLANs
- Certificate Authorities and x.509 digital certificates
- RADIUS installation and configuration
- 1X/EAP authentication mechanisms
- 1X/EAP types and differences
- 11 handshakes
- Fast BSS Transition (FT) technologies