Wireless Network Security for IEEE 802.11a/b/g and Bluetooth

August 2, 2007: Draft Special Publication 800-48 Revision 1 Wireless Network Security for IEEE 802.11a/b/g and Bluetooth

SP 800-48 Revision 1 (PDF) provides an overview of wireless networking technologies and gives detailed information on two standards commonly used in office environments and by mobile workforces: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11a/b/g and IEEE 802.15.1, better known as Bluetooth. The publication seeks to assist organizations in reducing the risks associated with these forms of wireless networking. SP 800-48 Revision 1 updates the original version of SP 800-48, which was released in November 2002. SP 800-48 Revision 1 complements, and does not replace, SP 800-97, Establishing Wireless Robust Security Networks: A Guide to IEEE 802.11i. People seeking information on IEEE 802.11i should consult SP 800-97 (PDF).