Wireless Network Security: 802.11, Bluetooth and Handheld Devices

Published

November 1, 2002

Author(s)

Tom T. Karygiannis, L Owens

Abstract

[Superseded by SP 800-48 Rev. 1 (July 2008): http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=890006] The purpose of this document is to provide agencies with guidance for establishing secure wireless networks. Agencies are encouraged to tailor the recommended guidelines and solutions to meet their specific security or business requirements. However, NIST recommendations are not intended to supersede an agency's existing security policy. The document addresses two wireless technologies that government agencies are most likely to employ: wireless local area networks (WLAN) and ad hoc or, more specifically, Bluetooth networks. The document also addresses the use of wireless handheld devices. The document does not address technologies such as wireless radio and other WLAN standards that are not designed to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11 standard. These technologies are considered out of the scope of this document.

Citation

Special Publication (NIST SP) - 800-48

Report Number

800-48

NIST Pub Series

Special Publication (NIST SP)

Pub Type

NIST Pubs

Superceded By Publication

Guide to Securing Legacy IEEE 802.11 Wireless Networks

Keywords

Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11, network security, threats, vulnerabilities, wireless local area network, wireless networking

Citation

Karygiannis, T. and Owens, L. (2002), Wireless Network Security: 802.11, Bluetooth and Handheld Devices, Special Publication (NIST SP), National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD (Accessed December 26, 2024)