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SANS has announced a new webcast focusing their keen eye for detail on the recently reported cracks in the vaunted WPA/WPA2 armor… More information, and sign-up links appear after the page jump.

SANS is happy to bring you the latest in our complimentary series of Webcasts.
Join us on Monday, November 17 at 1:00 PM as SANS presents: Understanding the WPA/WPA2 Break
Featuring: Joshua Wright

Research analyst Erik Tews is reporting a new vulnerability in some WPA and WPA2 wireless networks. This attack, with readily-available exploit code, affects many wireless deployments using the TKIP encryption protocol. Presented by wireless security expert Joshua Wright, this webcast will examine this new attack in technical detail, help organization understand their exposure and provide guidance to end-users and vendors on how they can defend against this attack.
Speaker Bios:

Joshua Wright: Joshua Wright is a Senior Security Analyst with InGuardians, LLC and a Senior Instructor with the SANS Institute. A widely recognized expert in the wireless security field, Josh has worked with private and government organizations to evaluate the threat surrounding wireless technology. As an open-source enthusiast, Josh has developed a variety of tools that can be leveraged for penetration testing and security analysis. Prior to joining InGuardians, Josh was the Senior Security Researcher for Aruba Networks, leading a team committed to significantly improving the security of modern networks. In his spare time, Josh looks for any opportunity to void the warranty on wireless electronics.

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