Firebrand Training Warns SMEs Are Making It Easy for Hackers by Not Securing Their Wireless Networks
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York, United Kingdom, July 21, 2008 --( Failure to change preset simple ‘admin’ security settings, or choosing easy-to-crack passwords and allowing the network to be visible to potential attackers are the three most common mistakes made by small and medium businesses with their wireless setup.Firebrand Training is urging SMEs to take a more proactive approach to their wireless security – and they say it is by learning the tricks used by hackers that they will stay one step ahead of potential attacks.“Many SMEs may not have a dedicated team in charge of network security, but this is no excuse for not having the necessary measures in place,” said Rob Chapman, CEO, Firebrand Training.Students are totally immersed in the subject matter, receiving an average of 12 hours intense tuition per day at a residential training site.For press enquiries, please contact Jade Wilkinson at LEWIS: Tel: +44 (0) 161 601 7740 Fax: + 44 (0) 161 601 7741 Email: firebrandtraining@lewispr.com Internet: http://www.lewispr.com ### York, United Kingdom, July 21, 2008 --( PR.com )-- SMEs are endangering critical corporate information because they are failing to adequately secure their wireless networks.Failure to change preset simple ‘admin’ security settings, or choosing easy-to-crack passwords and allowing the network to be visible to potential attackers are the three most common mistakes made by small and medium businesses with their wireless setup.Firebrand Training is urging SMEs to take a more proactive approach to their wireless security – and they say it is by learning the tricks used by hackers that they will stay one step ahead of potential attacks.The Accelerated Learning pioneer has launched a White Paper “Wireless networks: are we just leaving the stable door wide open?”, outlining the key strategies employed by hackers against corporate wireless networks.