Best Practice Detail

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Network Operators and Service Providers should implement policies and practices that prohibit ad-hoc wireless networks. An ad-hoc wireless network is a peer-to-peer style network connecting multiple computers with no core infrastructure. They are not considered secure and are commonly associated with malicious activity.

Status: Rollover New

References/Comments: http://csrc.nist.gov/publications/nistpubs/800-97/SP800-97.pdf

Historical events:

• Network Operators
• Service Providers
• Wireless
• Cyber Security
• CSRIC VII: Rollover New In CSRIC VII