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Framework on Improved security of a Wireless Campus Network using Hybrid Techniques(Wi-Fi-Protected Access 3 and Virtual Private network)
Abstract
The advent of wireless network contributed to the advancement in information technology systems such as mobile phones, handheld devices and tablet computers. With mobile technologies and wi-Fi technologies, people get access to internet and surf online at comfort of their zone. Campus network is an independent network of an organization such as governments, institutions and corporate bodies. It connects different LANs or WLAN within the specified geographical area. The current wireless security standard of much campus is based on WiFi Protected Access 2(WPA2), which confirmed to have some vulnerabilities such as being prone to Password attack. The aim of this research is to enhance the existing security of wireless Campus Network using hybrid techniques. The methodology adopted is a hybrid wireless security technique which includes; WiFi Protected Access 3(WPA3) and Virtual Private Network. The implementation of the hybrid techniques (WPA3 and VPN) on the Existing security of the campus strengthens the security. With the hybrid systems, the wireless network of a campus will be strong as WPA3 prevent attack on password while VPN secures the campus network from public network (internet). Network security is better managed using strong hybrid approach, because network attacker could get hold of one layer and the second security layer will still be efficient in securing the network. The use of WPA3 and VPN is considered good practice as both uses strong Cryptographic encryption algorithm.
