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TT460, Wireless Technology (WT)


Who Should Attend:
DCIO/Federal Computer Crime Investigators.

Prerequisites:
TT110 (INCH) or Test out

Duration:
5 Days

Course Description:
Students examine wireless technologies from both a technical, and investigative perspective. Students learn basic wireless communication concepts that help them understand the capabilities and limitations of various wireless technologies. Common wireless network configurations are also examined. A number of hands-on exercises reinforce lecture material while providing students with first-hand knowledge of wireless vulnerabilities and monitoring techniques. {Mobile}

Objectives:

  • Recognize common wireless technologies
  • Understand basic radio concepts
  • Explain how Spread Spectrum Technology works
  • Discuss common wireless network applications
  • Define HomeRF, IrDA, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi
  • Recognize common wireless hardware components
  • Identify how wireless devices communicate
  • Build a wireless network
  • Assemble a War Driving laptop or PDA
  • Monitor a wireless network
  • Discuss rogue wireless device detection methods
  • Discuss Jamming, WEP Key Cracking, Denial of Service, Session Hijacking, and Man-in-the-Middle attacks
  • Harden a wireless network
  • Summarize the DoD 8100.2 Directive

Topics Covered

Wireless Technologies

  • Wireless Technologies Overview
  • Basic Radio Concepts
  • Spread Spectrum

Wireless Networks

  • What is a Wireless Network?
  • Types of Wireless Networks
  • Hardware Components
  • How Wireless Devices Communicate
  • Building a Wireless Network

Wireless Vulnerabilities

  • Wardriving
  • Eavesdropping
  • Accidental Association
  • Rogue Access Points
  • Attacks

Wireless Network Security

  • Device Configuration
  • Rogue Detection

What Every Investigator Needs to Know

  • Identifying Wireless Devices
  • Locating Wireless Network Devices
  • Evidence
  • Common Configurations
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