Wireless Security

 

A Wireless Security Audit is a detailed assessment of your wireless network’s configuration, controls, and behavior to ensure it is protected from threats like unauthorized access, rogue devices, data interception, and weak encryption.

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✅ Wireless Security Audit Checklist

#	Audit Item	Description	Evidence Examples
1	Wireless Network Inventory	Identify all SSIDs (authorized and rogue)	Wi-Fi scan reports, wireless controller config
2	SSID Broadcasting	Ensure only required SSIDs are broadcasted; use hidden SSIDs if appropriate	Controller logs, wireless survey
3	Encryption Protocols	Enforce WPA2/WPA3 (disable WEP/WPA1)	Access point settings, screenshots of config
4	Authentication Mechanism	Use 802.1X (RADIUS) for enterprise networks	RADIUS server logs, wireless controller auth settings
5	MAC Address Filtering	Only allow authorized devices by MAC address (optional layer of control)	ACL config, logs of denied MACs
6	Access Point (AP) Placement & Isolation	Physically and logically segment guest vs. internal networks	AP topology, VLAN setup, firewall rules
7	Guest Network Segregation	Guest SSID should have Internet-only access with VLAN separation	Network diagram, firewall/ACL rules
8	Captive Portal for Guests	Enable captive portal with terms of service and limited access duration	Portal config, usage logs
9	Wireless Intrusion Detection/Prevention (WIDS/WIPS)	Detect rogue APs, spoofing, DoS attempts	Alerts/logs from WIDS/WIPS systems
10	Signal Strength Tuning	Limit Wi-Fi signal strength to prevent unnecessary external exposure	Wireless controller RF settings
11	Firmware & Patch Management	Wireless controller and APs should be up to date	Patch history, firmware version list
12	Logging & Monitoring	Log authentication events, AP connections, failed attempts	SIEM integration, log samples
13	Physical Security of APs	APs should be securely mounted and tamper-resistant	Photos, site security report
14	Device Authentication Logs	Regularly review successful and failed wireless login attempts	RADIUS/NPS server logs, event viewer
15	Rogue Device Detection	Scan and block unauthorized APs or clients	WIPS reports, scan logs
16	Band & Channel Optimization	Use appropriate channels to avoid interference and ensure performance	RF planning reports, heatmaps
17	DNS & DHCP Security	Monitor and restrict rogue DHCP/DNS servers on the wireless network	DHCP server logs, packet captures
18	Client Isolation	Prevent clients from communicating directly with each other	Controller settings, segmentation proof
19	Compliance Alignment	Ensure wireless config aligns with frameworks (e.g., PCI DSS, NIST 800-53)	Policy documentation, audit evidence
20	Wireless Usage Policies	Define and enforce acceptable use and security guidelines	Policy documents, signed user agreements

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🔧 Recommended Tools

Tool / Type	Description
Aircrack-ng	Wireless packet capture and WEP/WPA cracking tools
Kismet	Detect wireless networks, clients, and anomalies
Ekahau/NetSpot	Professional Wi-Fi survey and heatmapping
Wireshark	Analyze wireless traffic and capture handshake packets
Aruba/AirWave/Cisco	Enterprise wireless audit logs

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📄 Wireless Security Audit Report Contents

• Executive Summary (Risks & Impact)
• SSID & Device Inventory
• Vulnerability Findings (with screenshots/logs)
• Heatmap & RF Spectrum Report (optional)
• Risk Matrix (High/Medium/Low classification)
• Remediation Plan

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Would you like a custom Word/PDF audit report template or a wireless security Excel checklist you can use in your environment?