Certified Wireless Security Professional (CWSP™)
The Certified Wireless Security Professional™ (CWSP™) builds on the foundation of wireless network knowledge attained through CWNA certification, by educating the candidate in the security threats to and weaknesses of wireless networks.

Training and Certification
The CWSP Course Outline and CWSP Exam Objectives are available online now.

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Why CWSP?
The insecurity of Wireless LANs, and of WEP in particular, have been widely-reported. Around the World, wireless network enthusiasts are developing the tools for "wireless hacking" such as NetStumbler, AirSnort, WEPCrack, Kismet and AirTraf, along with home-brew antennas costing less than $10. Security for wireless networks requires an in-depth understanding of systems and network security techniques, and a multi-pronged strategy of safeguards.

CWSP Benefits
The benefits of CWSP Training and Certification include:

• An authoritative understanding of the security weaknesses of and threats to wireless LANs.
• Hands-on training in the implementation of best-practice security techniques.
• Standardised training in the latest security software and protocols for securing wireless LANs.
• Achievement of the only certification for wireless security.
• Becoming your organisation's resource for wireless security issues and decisions.
• Getting a step ahead of the competition for wireless integration business.

Who should get certified?
CWSP certification is appropriate for:

• Systems and Network Engineers.
• IT Security Professionals.
• Technical Consultants.
• IT Systems Auditors.

Wireless Security Professional Certification is an excellent supplement to your existing networking expertise or certifications.

Achieving CWSP
Passing the CWNA exam is a pre-requisite for achieving CWSP. You can take the CWNA exam at Prometric testing centers worldwide.

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CWSP Curriculum
CWSP Training and Certification covers the following subjects:

• Wireless LAN Security Basics.
• Wireless LAN Threats and Hacking techniques.
• Wireless LAN Security hardware and software.
• Corporate Wireless LAN Security Policy.
• Intrusion Detection and Prevention.
• Secure Wireless LAN Design.

About the CWSP Exam
The CWSP Exam Objectives are available online now.

Studying for the CWSP exam may take many days. White papers, manufacturer websites, and some of the wireless LAN books on the market may make useful study material for this exam. However a focussed coverage of wireless LAN security is required, along with a good amount of hands-on practical experience with the latest hardware and software tools for securing wireless LANs.

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