Networks and Cybersecurity Frameworks
Wireless security standards
Word/time limit: 1800 words
This assignment requires you to investigate the security aspects of the 802.11 family of wi-fi standards.
Given all devices (PCs, mobiles, etc.) are transmitting data in the wireless domain, it is important to understand the impact of wi-fi standards.
Your role
As a result of the knowledge you have gained throughout this unit, you have just landed a consulting job with a company that requires you to submit a written report on the 802.11 family of wi-fi standards.
Assignment criteria
1. Able to identify historical background of the standards (diagrams and referencing).
2. Able to identify functional aspects and security aspects of standards (diagrams and referencing).
3. Quality in report structure (executive summary, introduction, headings/subheadings, conclusion).
Work your way through the following steps to ensure that you meet the requirements of this assignment:
Step 1: Write a report including the following:
· Historical background of the standards.
· Functional aspects of the standards.
· Security aspects of the standards.
Able to identify historical background of the standards (diagrams and referencing)
Ability to identify and provide brief description of the standards, without diagrams and referencing within text.
Able to identify functional aspects and security aspects of standards (diagrams and referencing)
Ability to identify and provide brief information of the functional and security aspects of standards, with diagrams and referencing within text.
Quality in report structure (executive summary, introduction, headings/subheadings, conclusion)
(15%)
Written report with no spelling, grammar errors throughout and with good quality content.
