Wireless Security Testing (Overview)

Summary

Assessing Wi-Fi network security — testing for weak encryption, rogue access points, and WPA handshake capture — a specialized subset of pentesting requiring specific hardware and legal caution.

• 1Read a conceptual overview of how a WPA/WPA2 handshake capture and cracking attempt works.
• 2Learn why testing wireless networks you don't own or have authorization for is illegal.
• 3Understand rogue access point attacks as a common real-world wireless threat.