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Research Note

Wireless Network Security Assessment

Use this assessment when wireless networks connect to organizational networks or provide access to business systems.

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When to use this

Use this assessment when wireless networks connect to organizational networks or provide access to business systems.

Assessment checklist

  • Wireless purpose defined.
  • Direct access to main network assessed.
  • Guest and corporate wireless separated.
  • Authentication mechanism reviewed.
  • Encryption standard reviewed.
  • Administrative access restricted.
  • Logging/monitoring enabled.
  • Rogue access point risk considered.
  • Exceptions risk-assessed.

Assessment record

Wireless network Purpose Connected zones Security standard Risk decision Owner Review date
TBD TBD TBD TBD Accept / Mitigate / Reject TBD TBD