Wi-Fi 6 & WLAN Security Training – 2 Day

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2-Day Instructor-Led Hands-On Lab Class
Available in either Web-Based Delivery or On-Site Delivery
Minimum 10 Students – Maximum 16 Students

Course Description

Modern Wi-Fi networks must deliver more than connectivity. They must provide reliable performance while protecting users, devices, and network resources from increasingly sophisticated security threats.

The CSI-HO-035 Hands-On Wi-Fi 6 and WLAN Security course combines two essential areas of wireless networking: understanding the operation and deployment of Wi-Fi 6 (IEEE 802.11ax) and understanding the security risks that affect Wireless LAN environments.

This two-day hands-on course is designed for networking, broadband, IT, field operations, and technical support professionals who need to understand both how modern Wi-Fi works and how WLAN security problems can affect network operation and customer experience.

Students begin by reviewing the radio-frequency and 802.11 concepts necessary to understand a Wi-Fi network. The course then explores Wi-Fi 6, how it differs from previous Wi-Fi generations, and the operational considerations associated with deploying and supporting Wi-Fi 6 networks.

Students examine Access Points, client stations, WLAN operation, wireless frames, RF conditions, site surveys, and troubleshooting. These concepts provide the technical foundation needed to understand where wireless vulnerabilities can occur and how network behavior can affect security.

The second portion of the course focuses on Wi-Fi and WLAN security. Students examine reconnaissance, wireless scanning, common attack methods, access attacks, denial-of-service techniques, Man-in-the-Middle concepts, personal security risks, and methods for mitigating wireless vulnerabilities.

Hands-on exercises and demonstrations reinforce the material and give students experience using tools to observe, analyze, and better understand Wi-Fi networks.

The course approaches WLAN security from both perspectives: How can a wireless network be attacked, and what can network professionals do to reduce that risk?

Questions addressed during the course include:

What is Wi-Fi 6 and how does it differ from earlier Wi-Fi technologies?
What changes when Wi-Fi 6 is deployed in an existing WLAN environment?
How do RF conditions affect Wi-Fi performance?
How do clients discover and connect to wireless networks?
What information is available through WLAN scanning and analysis?
How can site surveys help identify wireless problems?
What are some common causes of poor Wi-Fi performance?
What information can an attacker discover about a wireless network?
What types of attacks can affect WLAN users and infrastructure?
How can unauthorized users attempt to gain access to Wi-Fi networks?
How can denial-of-service attacks affect a WLAN?
What are Man-in-the-Middle attacks?
What security risks should individual Wi-Fi users understand?
What Layer 2 and Layer 3 techniques can help mitigate WLAN security risks?
How can better Wi-Fi knowledge improve customer security and satisfaction?

The goal is to develop a practical understanding of Wi-Fi 6 operation, WLAN troubleshooting, wireless security risks, and appropriate defensive practices.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Explain the fundamentals of Wi-Fi 6.
Describe key differences between Wi-Fi 6 and previous Wi-Fi generations.
Understand important operational considerations when deploying Wi-Fi 6.
Review fundamental RF concepts that affect Wi-Fi networks.
Explain the basic operation of the IEEE 802.11 MAC layer.
Understand how Access Points and client devices interact.
Recognize environmental factors that can affect WLAN performance.
Understand the purpose of a WLAN site survey.
Apply a structured approach to basic Wi-Fi troubleshooting.
Explain fundamental WLAN security concepts.
Identify common wireless security vulnerabilities.
Understand how reconnaissance and WLAN scanning can reveal information about wireless networks.
Recognize common WLAN attack techniques and attack vectors.
Understand access, denial-of-service, and Man-in-the-Middle attack concepts.
Explain personal security risks associated with Wi-Fi use.
Identify possible mitigation techniques for common WLAN vulnerabilities.
Understand how Layer 2 and Layer 3 security controls can improve network security.
Use selected tools to observe and analyze Wi-Fi networks during authorized lab exercises.
Communicate WLAN security risks more effectively to customers, peers, and technical personnel.
Apply Wi-Fi 6 and WLAN security knowledge to improve network reliability, security, and customer satisfaction.

The course emphasizes the connection between wireless operation, observable network behavior, security vulnerabilities, attacks, and mitigation so that students understand not simply what can happen, but why.

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for telecommunications, broadband, networking, and IT professionals who require practical knowledge of both Wi-Fi 6 and WLAN security.

Ideal students include:

Central Office Technicians
Broadband Technicians
Field Technicians
Customer Service Technicians
Network Engineers
Network Support Engineers
Network Operations personnel
Network Administrators
IT professionals
Network Design Engineers
Development and Test Engineers
Network Management personnel
Technical Sales professionals
Sales Engineers
Technical Marketing personnel
Supervisors and managers responsible for wireless networks
Individuals pursuing networking or cybersecurity certifications

The course is especially valuable for personnel responsible for deploying, supporting, troubleshooting, or securing Wi-Fi networks who need to understand the relationship between WLAN operation and security.

Course Prerequisites

Some experience with computer networking, Wi-Fi, or network operations is helpful, but extensive previous wireless or cybersecurity knowledge is not required.

Students should be comfortable with basic networking terminology and have a general understanding of how devices connect to an IP network.

All students participating in the hands-on exercises must have access to a laptop computer with Wireshark installed and operational.

If the course is delivered in a classroom where suitable computers are provided, individual student laptops may not be required.

Course Materials

Students will receive a Course Student Guide supporting the concepts, demonstrations, and hands-on exercises presented throughout the class.

Course Outline

Section 1: Establishing the Groundwork
Section 2: Radio Frequency Review
Section 3: Wi-Fi 6
Section 4: 802.11 MAC Layer Review
Section 5: WLAN Site Survey
Section 6: WLAN Troubleshooting
Section 7: Brief Introduction to Security and WLAN Security
Section 8: Reconnaissance & Scanning the WLAN/Wi-Fi Network
Section 9: Access, Denial of Service, and Man In the Middle Attacks
Section 10: Personal Security in the WLAN
Section 11: Layer 2 and Layer 3 Mitigation
Section 12: Conclusions

Course Availability:

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CSI-HO-035 – Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi Security in the Wireless LAN