Re: THE NON-WIRELESS WIRELESS NETWORK MONITORING SYSTEM

From: Hairy One Kenobi (abuse_at_[127.0.0.1)
Date: 09/15/05 

Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2005 23:06:10 GMT

"Imhotep" <Imhotep@nospam.net> wrote in message
news:5J-dnVNaOIRB3rXeRVn-rA@adelphia.com...

<snippage>

> "This new Linux-based wireless intrusion detection system is aimed at
> stopping a network's security from being compromised by detecting the
> installation of unauthorized access points. The wireless detection system
> utilizes wireless drones to develop a wireless network solely to detect
any
> wireless signals that emanate from within their workplace. By
incorporating
> a GPS module the location of any intruding device can be pinpointed. A
> standard web interface allows the administrator to monitor network usage;
> the system uses e-mail and pop-up alerts to signal possible intrusions of
> the network."

Um. Sounds like a honeypot. Presumably running on the same bandwidth as the
production network (should work, but surely would interfere with Production
systems?)

The GPS thing sounds like complete BS, though - how can a radio receiver
calculate position of something that is physically in a different
location?!?

Interesting idea, though.. 

-- 
Hairy One Kenobi
Disclaimer: the opinions expressed in this opinion do not necessarily
reflect the opinions of the highly-opinionated person expressing the opinion
in the first place. So there!

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