Wi-Fi Lockdown: Ensuring Rock-Solid Security in Wireless Environments
Koppoli Yallareddy, Komari Thirupathamma, Komari Daniel, T Vaishnavi, T Aravind, S. Kumaran · 2024
The dynamic cyber threat landscape requires a robust Wi-Fi security framework. The paper identifies shortcomings in existing systems, such as vulnerabilities in WPA2 encryption, limited network segmentation, irregular firmware updates, susceptibility to MAC address spoofing, potential VPN weaknesses, single-factor authentication reliance, insufficient security audits, ineffective firewall configurations, and inadequate user education. The proposed Wi-Fi security system addresses these issues with enhanced WPA3 encryption, robust network segmentation, automatic firmware upgrades, improved MAC address filtering, enhanced VPN protocols, two-factor authentication, regular security audits, optimized firewall setup, and comprehensive user education. Results demonstrate significant improvements in data transmission, reduced network downtime, and enhanced security. Comparison metrics demonstrate the proposed system's superiority in preventing unauthorized access attempts. With a quarterly network downtime frequency, 1.5 seconds user authentication speed, and a firewall reaction time of 5 ms, the proposed system provides a more efficient, dependable, and secure wireless network environment. The complete strategy establishes a solid foundation for Wi-Fi security, reducing the risks associated with cyber threats in modern wireless environments.