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Pre-Conference Workshop Agenda*
Tuesday, November 30, 2004
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Track: W-A
Track: W-B
Track: W-C
Track: W-D
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| 8:00am - 5:00pm |
Registration
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TRACK: W-A
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| 10:00am - 12:00pm |
Wireless LANs: Technologies, Architectures, Issues, and Directions
The rapid evolution of wireless LANs, the IEEE 802.11 standard, and the activities of the Wi-Fi Alliance show no signs of slowing down. With that in mind, this tutorial is designed to bring you up to date on the latest advances in wireless LAN technologies, products, standards activities, and architectures--and where all of this is leading over the next few years. If you're involved in specifying, selecting, installing, analyzing, or managing WLANs, this is a great opportunity to learn about the latest development in Wi-Fi, and how to build a wireless plan (and a wireless network) that will grow with your organization even as the WLAN landscape changes.
Topics to be discussed:
- The 802.11 standard - where are we now, and what's next?
- WLAN architectures - distributed, centralized, dense, and mesh
- How VoIPoWi-Fi (VoFi) becomes common in the enterprise
- Management challenges and the rise of integrated wireless LANs
- WLAN competition: UWB and WiMAX
- Future directions - WLAN ubiquity and gigabit speeds
Presenter:
Craig J. Mathias, Principal, Farpoint Group
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| 12:00pm - 1:00pm |
Lunch Break
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| 1:00pm - 3:00pm |
RFID: The Technology, the Dream, and Current Realities
Radio frequency identification—or RFID—has received a lot of press in the past year or two. Many industry pundits have judged it IT's Next Big Thing—yet few full-blown RFID systems are deployed in the real world.
So, what's the story? Where does the hype leave off and reality begin?
This two-hour session will
- Explain the basics of RFID technology,
- Clarify the extended vision
- Introduce RFID standards bodies and the EPC Network
- Detail the hardware and software components of an RFID system from the basics of RFID tags and readers to server and application integration
- Touch upon PML, the language of RFID
- Outline security concerns—myth and reality . . . and
- Provide a Technology Vendor Map, a Who's Who of the RFID market
Moderator:
Fran Rabuck, President, Rabuck Associates
Speakers:
Biju Andrews, Project Consultant, Sr, Intermec
Tim Bridges, Director, Business Development, Persistent Systems
Romen Kuloor, VP Marketing & Business Development, Blue Vector Systems
Dave Vollmer, Senior Logistics Consultant, RedPrairie
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| 3:00pm - 3:15pm |
Afternoon Break
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| 3:15pm - 5:15pm |
Wi-Fi Fear Factor: Ranking the Criticality of Today's Wi-Fi Security Issues
A spate of "critical" security issues--largely touted by WLAN equipment and security vendors--have garnered headlines in recent months, leaving potential purchasers of the technology asking the question, "what does this mean to me?" The inadequacies of WEP have been chronicled for years, but more recently the "Queensland Denial of Service Attack" was ballyhooed in May and the "Radius Server vulnerability" grabbed headlines in late July. Exactly how serious are these and other problems for network managers and end users, and what truly are the greatest dangers facing wireless LAN users today? To what extent will 802.11i solve the problems that do exist today? Based on a poll of 2000+ customers, Jesse will present specific security case studies illustrating the most critical roadbocks and pitfalls experienced by financial, healthcare, government and retail organizations.
Instructor:
Jesse Frankel, Director of Systems Engineering, AirMagnet, Inc.
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TRACK: W-B
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Wireless LAN Design Seminar
If you're a wired LAN administrator or support technician tasked with implementing an 802.11 network in your workplace, this is the workshop for you. Focusing on the fundamental, practical problems involved in equipping and setting up a WLAN that works 'out of the box,' this session gives you the information you need to get it right the first time.
Instructor:
Jesse Frankel, Director of Systems Engineering, AirMagnet
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| 10:00am - 12:00pm |
Part 1: Fundamentals
- Review of basic WLAN RF technology
- Access Point and NIC critical features
- Optimized WLAN design process
- What to cover?
- What tools do you need?
- How to save your budget and sanity
- Real-world design examples: Office, Campus, Warehouse
- Six common problems and their solutions
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| 12:00pm - 1:00pm |
Lunch Break
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| 1:00pm - 3:00pm |
Part 2: New Tools for WLAN Design
Numerous electronic aids have hit the market in the last eight to twelve months that simplify the task of conducting site surveys, as well as producing more accurate results - even allowing on-the-fly modification or reconfiguration of equipment in use. This session will explore in depth the use of RF prediction techniques, hand-held sniffers, monitors, and analyzers, and will survey emerging systems for building self-healing, self regulating WLANs that adapt to the constantly changing RF conditions that are a fact of life for all wireless networks.
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| 3:00pm - 3:15pm |
Afternoon Break
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| 3:15pm - 5:15pm |
Configuration Enforcement on Wireless Networks
Ideally suited to mobile computing, wireless networks have revolutionized the way that people use machines and networks. But the convenience and ease of use come with a price. Wireless networks are notoriously hard to audit and manage, which exposes corporations and universities to a higher rate of machine compromises than they might otherwise face. In this tutorial, Dr. Tina Bird, Security Architect for InfoExpress and former Computer Security Officer for Stanford University, will discuss the experience of Stanford University and other institutions with wireless during the rampant Windows RPC attacks of summer 2003, and present emerging standards and technologies designed to simplify the policy enforcement and auditing challenges of large-scale wireless deployments. Topics will include auditing and accountability in wireless networks, new network access control approaches (802.1X, NAP, NAC), what it takes to keep a mobile machine safe, and methods for detecting and isolating compromised machines.
Instructor:
Dr. Tina Bird, Security Architect, InfoExpress
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TRACK: W-C
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Full-Day WLAN Security Workshop
Understanding Wi-Fi Risks and Countermeasures
You've deployed a WLAN or are planning to. How can you effectively reduce the security risks to your network, data, and users? Start by understanding how 802.11 connections are made, their inherent security vulnerabilities, common wireless attacks, and techniques available to defend yourself, like 802.1x, WPA, 802.11i/WPA2, and VPNs.
This three-part, six-hour workshop is designed to give IT staff, network administrators, and end users a firm grounding in the security threats and countermeasures associated with business use of 802.11 wireless LANs. Through live demonstration and hands-on exercises, you will use WLAN analysis and intrusion detection tools to see what unprotected networks and stations expose. You will then apply 802.11, 802.1x, and 802.11i security measures to mitigate those vulnerabilities and narrow your risk.
Instructors:
Diana Kelley, Security Strategist, Computer Associates International, Inc.
Lisa Phifer, Vice President, Core Competence, Inc.
Who Should Attend:
Anyone responsible for safeguarding a network or device that includes 802.11 wireless. Attendees should have network configuration experience and a basic knowledge of 802.11 WLANs. Prior network security knowledge is not required.
Requirements:
Hands-on exercise participation is optional, but those who do want to participate must bring their own 802.11b or g-compatible laptop. Some exercises require installing shareware or demo software with WLAN adapter and operating system restrictions. Windows XP (SP1 with WPA patch, or SP2) and an adapter/driver on this list are recommended.
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| 10:00am - 12:00pm |
Part 1: Foundations
The initial portion of the workshop describes the security issues encountered during WLAN deployment, the vulnerabilities inherent to Wi-Fi, and the countermeasures that are built into 802.11, 802.1x, and 802.11i standards. Get a handle on threats like eavesdropping, spoofing, password capture, DoS flood, rogue AP, and man-in-the-middle attacks. Instructors will use stumblers, analyzers, and intrusion detection tools to illustrate risks and show how these tools can help you protect your own WLAN. Students with Wi-Fi-capable laptops (see Requirements) can participate in hands-on exercises, using traffic analyzers and intrusion detection systems to see Wi-Fi vulnerabilities first-hand.
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| 12:00pm - 1:00pm |
Lunch Break
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| 1:00pm - 3:00pm |
Part 2: Keeping Data Private
The second part of this workshop builds on the information presented during Part 1. Using a series of steps, students will learn how to design and create a private WLAN by applying various encryption options (WEP, WPA/TKIP, WPA2/AES, VPN) to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of data sent over wireless. Instructors will provide planning and configuration tips to help administrators avoid common WLAN security and privacy pitfalls. Students with Wi-Fi capable laptops (see Requirements) can participate in hands-on exercises designed to provide increasing levels of wireless privacy and illustrate their effectiveness through traffic analysis.
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| 3:00pm - 3:15pm |
Afternoon Break
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| 3:15pm - 5:15pm |
Part 3: Strengthening Access Controls
The third part of this workshop builds on the information presented during Part 2, adding incrementally-stronger access control measures (MAC lists, SSL portals, VLANs, virtual APs, WPA-PSK, and 802.1X/EAP port access controls). Students with Wi-Fi capable laptops (see Requirements) can participate in hands-on exercises designed to lock down WLAN access more tightly, culminating in detailed discussion of 802.1X, certificate vs. password authentication, EAP type selection, AAA server integration, and how to choose security measures that fit your business needs. This session concludes with a general-purpose "Security Deployment Checklist" for WLAN planners and administrators.
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TRACK: W-D
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| 10:00am - 12:00pm |
Building (or Rebuilding) Your Wi-Fi Network for Voice
More and more organizations are calling on their wireless LANs to do double duty: to carry data and voice traffic. In fact, this convergence is becoming commonplace in some institutional settings, such as hospitals and educational facilities. Experts from one of the best-established vendors of VoWLAN (voice over wireless LAN) equipment detail the entire process of voice-enabling a Wi-Fi installation, covering gateways, handsets, access-point configuration, network architectures and the special protocols needed for traffic prioritization and call control.
Instructors:
Ben Guderian, Director of Marketing, SpectraLink Corp.
Fanny Mlinarsky, CTO & Founder, Azimuth Systems
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| 12:00pm - 1:00pm |
Lunch Break
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| 1:00pm - 3:00pm |
Open Source Mesh Networks
LocustWorld is a free, open-source mesh networking system developed in the United Kingdom and currently in use on six of the world's seven continents. The LocustWorld software will run on any PC compatible hardware (but is optimized for use on VIA's mini-ITX platform).
WISP's using the LocustWorld system can expect to have access points with all of the features of traditional, proprietary mesh systems from vendors such as Tropos, BelAir, Strix, Mesh Networks, etc. However, a typical LocustWorld access point usually costs no more than $500, as opposed to a price tag in the range of $3,500 for most of the proprietary systems.
The standard LocustWorld software has built-in RADIUS and a centralized management server, and it supports QoS for VoIP. It uses 2048 bit PPK encryption for key exchanges between nodes, and forms 128-bit AES VPN tunnels for traffic passing between the nodes. All of these features are freely available as part of the open source software.
Fastline Internet was the first wireless ISP in the United States to deploy a mesh network using the LocustWorld Mesh Networking System. Its president and co-founder shows you the ropes and gets you firmly on the road to your own mesh-based network.
Instructors:
Kenny Bain, President and Co-founder, Fastline Internet
Larry Rhea, Sr., President, Star~NET Online Systems and Vault Services
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| 3:00pm - 3:15pm |
Afternoon Break
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| 3:15pm - 5:15pm |
Building a Hotspot
Providing public Wi-Fi connections to patrons is far more complicated than simply hooking an access point up to a broadband connection. Beyond just deciding if you want to actually try and make money as a hotspot—a proposition that brings along a whole slew of complications like billing—you also have to factor in things like backhaul, security, authentication, support, roaming partnerships and more. We'll have the pros show you the basics needed from hardware to software to the services that can keep a public access WLAN running smoothly without your constant attention.
Instructor:
Dario Laverde, Founder, Mediatracker.com Software
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For information or complete details on exhibiting or any sponsorship opportunity,
please contact:
Tim Walsh at wifi@jupitermedia.com or (203) 662-2838.
Registration questions please contact:
Our Registration Department at
registration@jupitermedia.com or (203) 662-2857.
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