Wireless Security

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Summary: Comprehensive and to the point
Review: A good book if you know a specific area and want a survey of the field as a whole. After reading this book I felt ready to drill down into the details in more specialized books and papers.

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Summary: Pollino's done it again...
Review: Great insight on all aspects of wireless security. Written for both the novice and the professional, it was a great read...

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Summary: Disappointing and Overpriced
Review: I can hardly believe this book is endorsed by RSA. Actually I purchased the book because of this endorsement. Alas, I'll be more careful in the future. For sure.
Sorry to say this, but you can learn more on wireless security in the Readers' Digest than in this book.
The issues are treated in a very naive way. Just 'generic outlines' (remember this book is 'worth' [money]).

For instance, Spread Spectrum is discussed in about ONE and a half pages. WEP in just two half pages. WAP explanation is a mess (lousy mess).

Even worse is chapter 10, 'real examples'. Several bad explained naive 'case studies', with no match between the figures and the 'related' discussions.

Interested in Bluetooth security issues?. Well there is HALF page covering Bluetooth, not an inch more.

Believe me, you can find worthier information, in a 5 minutes search through Internet.

Lost my money ...

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Summary: Both comprehensive and readable
Review: I have done alot of research into 802.11b security and this book is a GREAT addition to my collection. Great examples, good overview and nice flow.

I've seen Pollino speak and this book is just like his presenations -- informative and authoritative. I fully recommend it to anyone interested in wireless security.

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Summary: Without equal
Review: I have done alot of research into 802.11b security and this book is a GREAT addition to my collection. Great examples, good overview and nice flow.

I've seen Pollino speak and this book is just like his presenations -- informative and authoritative. I fully recommend it to anyone interested in wireless security.

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Summary: Great reference book
Review: Nice format to easily look up topics. Good to have for implementers.

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Summary: To the point
Review: The book was concise and too the point on wireless security topics. It did not waste my time with non security related topics.

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Summary: Both comprehensive and readable
Review: When I wanted to expand my skills into wireless security, I bought almost every wireless book available. This is, by far, the best of the lot. If you already have a basic understanding of protocols and crypto, this book will be well worth the time.