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WLAN Security Challenges Affecting Enterprise Growth Amid Employee Demand

Employees are increasingly demanding that enterprises deploy wireless LANs (WLAN). While many companies are acceding to their demands, security issues are the main factor inhibiting even faster uptake of the technology. . . .. Employees are increasingly demanding that enterprises deploy wireless LANs (WLAN). While many companies are acceding to their demands, security issues are the main factor inhibiting even faster uptake of the technology. Ironically, though, few companies have actually suffered from WLAN security breaches. That's what Jupiter Research found in a recent survey. About half the companies responding to the survey said that security was the primary factor preventing growth of WLANs. However, about 84 percent of the companies that have deployed WLANs said they have not suffered a security breach. The survey also found that WLAN use will grow steadily through 2004 and into 2005. Only six percent of mid-sized and large enterprises offer wireless access for 90 percent or more of their employees, it found. However, about 22 percent of those enterprises said they'd offer access to 90 percent of their employees in 2005. The link for this article located at techweb.com is no longer available. . The rise in IoT devices is prompting businesses to enhance their network capabilities, but data protection issues continue to hinder widespread implementation.. Wireless LAN, WLAN Security, Enterprise Growth, Employee Access. . Anthony Pell

Sep 27, 2004 • Anthony Pell Network Security