Best Practices for Wireless Network Security and Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance

An important component of any effective system of internal controls is maintaining systems that ensure the confidentiality and integrity of corporate, financial and customer data. This paper will explore what security challenges wireless networks present, suggest best practices to ensure Wireless LAN security, and demonstrate how AirDefense Enterprise, a Wireless Intrusion Detection and Prevention System, can help to define, monitor and enforce the wireless security policy. By adequately protecting the wireless infrastructure, organizations can demonstrate effective internal control over protection of confidential data and ultimately ensure Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.