Title :
State of the art in wireless LAN security — Results and implications of an empirical study concerning German companies and federal authorities
Author :
Fischer, D. ; Markscheffel, B.
Author_Institution :
Ilmenau Univ. of Technol., Ilmenau, Germany
Abstract :
The paper presents first findings of a study in wireless LAN security (WLAN) in German companies and federal authorities. The study was conducted in spring 2009. We formulate hypotheses derived from several studies in WLAN security. We analyze how the situation in Germany fits these assumptions. Degree of familiarity, frequency of use and reasons for not using wireless LAN security measures are being investigated. Furthermore, we discuss correlations between companies´ characteristics and the use of security measures.
Keywords :
computer network security; security of data; wireless LAN; WLAN; empirical study; federal authorities; german companies; security measures; wireless LAN security; Data security; Frequency measurement; Hardware; IEC standards; ISO standards; Information security; Paper technology; Springs; Standards publication; Wireless LAN;
Conference_Titel :
Internet Technology and Secured Transactions, 2009. ICITST 2009. International Conference for
Conference_Location :
London
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-5647-5
DOI :
10.1109/ICITST.2009.5402585
