The Everything Feed - All Packet Pushers Pods PP063: Wi-Fi Security and AI in the WLAN at Mobility Field Day
May 20, 2025
Join networking and security professional Jonathan Davis and technology expert Alan Crow as they tackle the critical topic of wireless security. They delve into the ‘secure by default’ approach by WLAN vendors and the transition from WPA2 to WPA3, highlighting challenges in user onboarding. The duo also discusses the exciting yet often exaggerated role of AI in WLAN, contrasting genuine advancements with marketing hype. With insights from Mobility Field Day, listeners gain a comprehensive overview of trends shaping network management and security.
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Balancing Secure Defaults and Complexity
- Vendors vary from insecure defaults to overly complex security settings in WLAN.
- The middle ground requires guardrails that warn but allow expert overrides.
Guardrails for WLAN Security
- Provide guardrails with warnings when admins make insecure WLAN choices.
- Let experts override but enforce multiple confirmations to avoid mistakes.
Improve WLAN Security UI with AI
- WLAN UI design should simplify security choices with progressive disclosure.
- AI can help educate admins why certain security choices matter during config.