Make wireless security truly secure
These days, a large number of hotel guests carry laptop computers with them - whether for business, entertainment or just to stay connected with friends and family on email and instant messenger when travelling. These laptops almost invariably include a way to access wireless connections (Wi-Fi) in them.
The hotels also offer internet connectivity to their guests over Wi-Fi. In fact, many customers now demand it. While Wi-Fi affords the convenience of staying connected to the network without the tangle of wires, it also creates security risks. And get this - the network firewall is completely helpless in the face of these threats. Both Wi-Fi providers and users need to be aware of these risks, and how to protect themselves and keep their Wi-Fi communications secure.
Imagine a scenario where a hotel guest connects to hotel Wi-Fi while sipping hot coffee in the breakfast lobby. The guest thinks he is connected to the hotel Wi-Fi - the splash page looks and feels just like the real thing - he is in fact connected to an attacker sitting in the nearby street who has lured the guest's laptop away from the hotel Wi-Fi access point to what is known as an Evil Twin.
