Wireless Network Security in Australia: A Study of 7 Australian Capital Cities
Mathew Hannan, Benjamin Turnbull · eCite Digital Repository (University of Tasmania) · 2004
Wireless network technology is rapidly being adopted by individuals and organizations as an alternative to existing 'wired' networking solutions.This research was undertaken to provide a foundation study of 802.11b wireless network security in Australian capital cities.The study employs Wardriving using the Network Stumbler program to collect sample data upon which results are based.The same methodology was replicated across the central business districts of Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney.The research discovered that 729 wireless networks were in operation in 7 Australian Capital Cities and 14.6% have failed to implement even rudimentary security practices.Further the research demonstrated the ease with which the level of security of wireless networks can be evaluated.It is anticipated that this research will provide the foundation for a time-series analysis of Australian Wireless Network security, as well as provide a basis for international comparative work in this area.