Once a wireless infrastructure has been deployed, organizations should conduct a wireless security assessment to identify any gaps in wireless security controls.

Accuvant's wireless security assessment uses automated software and manual penetration techniques to locate and map authorized and unauthorized wireless access points, review corporate access point configuration, and then locate weakness that could allow an attacker to penetrate those networks. Potential internal and external threats are documented and a recommended action plan is developed to address any security risks.

Tasks typically include:

• Low level assessment of wireless AP configuration in public areas
• Collection of data transmitted over the wireless network
• Emulation of a determined attack to assess WEP encryption
• Full encryption review including execution of WEP key recovery tools
• Denial of service attack emulation to assess defensive strategy
• Rogue AP discovery
• Host based assessment of supporting infrastructure (ACS server, Radius Server, Domain server, etc.)
• Review of policy and procedures dictating use of wireless devices