[CS-FSLUG] wireless internet security

[Ron.T]

Hi Stephen,

   I hadn't thought about others trying to steal my bandwidth.
Otherwise I don't personally have anything I'd worry about.  My son
Nathan does a little online banking though.  The ISP does require the
use of their own (expensive) modems, likely there is some encryption
there.  Although it is more expensive, and offers less bandwidth, than
wired internet I do like the portability of wireless.

  Thanks for the input,

              Ron T.

On Tue, 2006-01-10 at 23:32 -0700, Stephen J. McCracken wrote:
> Ron.T wrote:
> 
> > North West Territories.  Well at least we found a place to live
> > that's south of the Arctic Circle (by a few tenths of a degree) :-)
> > 
> > Overall should we be concerned about security with wireless?
> 
> Are you afraid the Elk and Grizzlies are going to listen in on your
> communications? <grin>
> 
> The real answer is:  It depends.
> 
> What are you sending?  Is there confidential material?  In the town of
> 16,000 people ("consisting of trappers, fishermen, miners, business
> people, artists and bureaucrats") will there be people trying to listen
> in?  Is it long range wireless where they will need special equipment to
> listen in?  Is the communication sensitive?  (If it's email or non-ssl
> web browsing, then it's open anyway once you get onto the Internet.)
> Are you worried about someone stealing your bandwidth?  Does the
> provider use encryption (WEP or WPA or...)?  Does it really matter?
> 
> It all comes down to what you are trying to protect and the motivation
> of those around who might want it.
> 
> sjm
> 
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