Including step-by-step exercises; chapter self-tests; and more than 150 practice questions; this guide offers complete coverage of all the objectives for the vendor-neutral wireless network certification and focuses on the technologies behind the brands. --

Annotation Key Features and Benefits- THE Official Study Guide from the creators of the CWNP Certified Wireless Network Professional program and the CWSP exam- Covers the official Planet3 Wireless training for CWSP- Industry Approved, vendor-neutral wireless network training and certification that focuses on the technology behind the brands- An integrated study system including marginal notes that reinforce and teach practical skills, step by step exercises, 150 practice exam questions and chapter Self Tests- All answer options, correct and incorrect, receive detailed explanations as to why the answer is or is not the correct answer.

Sybex is now the official publisher for Certified Wireless Network Professional, the certifying vendor for the CWSP program. This guide covers all exam objectives, including WLAN discovery techniques, intrusion and attack techniques, 802.11 protocol analysis. Wireless intrusion-prevention systems implementation, layer 2 and 3 VPNs used over 802.11 networks, and managed endpoint security systems. It also covers enterprise/SMB/SOHO/Public-Network Security design models and security solution implementation, building robust security networks, wireless LAN management systems, and much more.

Market_Desc: Who Does This Exam Target?Considered the standard wireless certification for security administrators, this is the only vendor-neutral wireless certification offered. The exam is offered in over 100 countries through both Prometric and Pearson VUE testing centers. The cost of the exam is $225. Special Features: · Official Study Guide--Sybex is now the official publisher for Certified Wireless Network Professional (CWNP, formerly Planet3 Wireless), the certifying vendor for the CWSP program. This will be part of the CWNP suite of official titles, which will also include the CWTS: Certified Wireless Technology Specialist Official Study Guide and the CWNA: Certified Wireless Network Administrator Official Study Guide.· CWSPs Second Only to CCIE--According to the latest Cert Magazine Salary Survey, CWSPs earn on average $94,000 a year, second only to the Cisco CCIE certification.· CWSP Training Satisfies CISSP Prerequisite--(ISC)2 now allows CWSP training as part of its experience prerequisite.· Intel and Cisco Recommend CWNP--Intel and Cisco both highly recommend CWNP training to all vendors who use their wireless hardware products.· Demand--Over 80% of Fortune 500 companies employ a certified Wireless Network Professional. · Wireless on the Rise--Wireless chipsets have doubled in sale since 2003 (440 million produced worldwide). Revenue from Wireless Access Points is expected to jump from $137 million in 2007 to $837 million by 2013, according to ABI Research. About The Book: The book covers all the exam objectives for the latest version of the CWSP. The book includes in-depth coverage of the exam objectives, as well as hands-on exercises, chapter review questions, a detailed glossary, and a pre-assessment test. The CD includes two bonus exams and over 150 flashcards.

This study guide offers an integrated study system including marginal notes that reinforce and teach practical skills, step-by-step exercises, 150 practice exam questions and chapter self tests.

2nd Edition

Get complete coverage of all the material included on the CWNA and CWSP exams inside this comprehensive resource. Written by a wireless systems expert, this authoritative guide covers exams PW0-104 and PW0-204 in full detail. You'll find learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter, exam tips, practice exam questions, and in-depth explanations. Designed to help you pass these challenging exams with ease, this definitive volume also serves as an essential on-the-job reference. Covers all exam topics, including: Wireless standards, organizations, and applications Radio frequency Wireless network antennas Spread spectrum technologies IEEE 802.11 Hardware, software, and client devices Wireless network design and site surveys Installing and administering WLANs Performance tuning and troubleshooting Wireless network attacks and threat analysis Security policies 802.1X authentication solutions Fast and secure roaming Wireless intrusion monitoring and prevention

The CWSP Study and Reference Guide provides the information required to prepare for and pass the CWSP-206 exam and acts as an excellent desk reference to 802.11 WLAN security.