Wireless Network Configuration or Encryption

Technology usage and adoption in businesses today has reached a point where these systems are vital to a company's processes. Most businesses currently work on a network so as to allow for quicker correspondence and coordination on projects. The existence of a network has numerous benefits most notably permitting for easier and quicker data pooling and transmission.

However, while such a system has numerous significant advantages, an inadequate wireless network configuration exposes a network to a number of potential dangers and threats. As vital and potentially sensitive company data is shared over a network, the falling of data into the wrong hands can have severe consequences for a company as the individuals may use this information to exploit the company for their own benefits.

Furthermore, data transmission may be intercepted or be read by someone it is not exactly intended for – be it intentionally or unintentionally. Lack of security over a wireless network may further result in the planting of malicious software which may result in the crashing of the company software – an event which can be disastrous as it can bring company processes to a complete halt and thus heave severe negative repercussions on a company's business.

It is therefore very important that proper thought and consideration be given to the wireless network configuration in an organization. Expert help and consultation should therefore be taken in order to ensure that a company's security network is as robust as possible. There should be properly defined and administered data rights and permissions to ensure that an individual has only got access to data relevant to them e.g. making sure that a person in the marketing department cannot view or change files in the HR department unless permitted by company policy. Furthermore, the wireless network should adopt to have an active internal email, firewall, intrusion prevention and anti-malware setup. This is very important in order to ensure that the wireless network cannot be tapped into by third parties planning on undertaking malicious acts such as corporate spying, installing of malware or accessing (and possibly changing) company files. Furthermore, it should ensure that the network is secure and can only be logged in by personnel who are on the company roster and are authorized access to the wireless network.

Furthermore, wireless network security can be boosted using the proper encryption. Now how this works is that encryptioncan be used to scramble (encrypt) the data being transmitted via the wireless network. This scrambled (encrypted) data can only be decrypted by authorized personnel and machines thus ensuring that the information is not accessed by those who it is not meant for. It is however important to note that all wireless devices on the network should be able to support the method used to encrypt the data, else it will not be deciphered or decrypted at the receiving end hence making the whole process useless.
Now despite the security risks attached, in today's world it is not feasible for companies to consider working without a wireless network. However, it is important that necessary precautionary steps be taken in order to safeguard company interests.

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