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Is Hiding Your Wireless SSID Really More Secure?

posted onSeptember 13, 2010
by hitbsecnews

Seems like every guide to securing your wireless network tells you to keep your SSID from broadcasting to make your network more secure, but is that really worthwhile? Let's take a look at one of the silliest myths out there.

This myth has been around for a very long time, and we aren't expecting everybody to receive this news with happy agreement. You're welcome to state your case in the comments for why hidden wireless networks are a great idea, but we think if you keep reading, you'll realize that it's just not a security feature.

It's never a good sign when manufacturers create technologies that don't follow the agreed-upon spec documents that ensure interoperability between vendors—it's usually a way for them to make more money with vendor lock-in features that require you to buy their hardware.

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