{"id":2465,"date":"2023-07-26T15:22:02","date_gmt":"2023-07-26T13:22:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/warpnet.nl\/?page_id=2465"},"modified":"2026-03-13T23:08:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T22:08:13","slug":"wat-is-een-wi-fi-pentest","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/warpnet.nl\/en\/wat-is-een-wi-fi-pentest\/","title":{"rendered":"Wi-Fi Pentest"},"content":{"rendered":"
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What is a Wi-Fi pen test?<\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What does a Wi-Fi pen test entail?<\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Security risks to Wi-Fi network<\/mark><\/a>and<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the benefits of a Wi-Fi pen test?<\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why your easiest access point requires the best security<\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Warpnet conducts a Wi-Fi pen test<\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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A Wi-Fi pentest,<\/a> consists of exploring and analyzing the connections between all devices connected to an organization's Wi-Fi connection. These devices include laptops, tablets, smartphones and other Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The purpose is to discover vulnerabilities that could be exploited by an attacker and to determine the feasibility of an attack. Wireless pen tests are usually conducted at the customer's location, as the pen tester must be within range of the wireless signal to gain access.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What does a Wi-Fi Pentest entail?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Wireless networks<\/strong> are generally regarded by hackers as ideal access points to an organization's systems. Typically, they are difficult to control, monitor and protect from malicious hackers. Therefore, many companies, institutions and government offices choose to have a external expert in wireless network security<\/strong> enable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regardless of how an organization's wireless network is structured, an IT security specialist can ensure that wireless security best practices are implemented. An integral part of maintaining wireless network security and availability is to perform a pen test for wireless networks<\/a>. Such a process combines the latest attack techniques to expose vulnerabilities in the perimeter of an organization's wireless network.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Security risks to Wi-Fi networks<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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In addition to vulnerabilities in the network being explored, a Wi-Fi pen test can discover other major security threats. The three most common types of threats are Rogue Access Points<\/strong>, Pineapples<\/strong> and Evil Twins<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rogue Access Points<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A rogue access point, or an unauthorized access point on a secure wireless network, may not have been set up with criminal intent. It may exist by accident or be created by an authorized employee or contractor. Either way, any rogue access point poses a significant threat to the security of the entire network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While other wireless access points are authorized, a rogue access point is an unauthorized (and therefore likely unmonitored) access point. It can give criminals a backdoor into the WLAN to install malware, steal money and data, or modify systems on the network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rogue access points usually arise under one of the following three circumstances:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It's more common than you think. Many security systems don't take into account the Wi-Fi connection of printers that can be an open door to your entire network. Major data breaches can start with the back door of a printer or other unsuspected wireless access point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A rogue access point of convenience occurs when an employee or contractor, who is authorized to access the network, creates an access point for which he or she is not authorized. The expectation of \"WiFi\" and a lack of knowledge about security risks play a major role in creating these rogue access points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, an employee can bring their own wireless router or hub from home and connect to the organization's network without anyone knowing. This hotspot essentially creates an unsupervised access point and leaves a gaping hole in wireless cybersecurity. Worst of all, the employee doing this normally thinks he is helping by solving a problem without bothering the IT department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A cybercriminal can also intentionally create a rogue access point through unauthorized access, social engineering or employee fraud.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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A pineapple is a pocket-sized device that mimics the wireless local area network and places itself between the user and the WLAN to intercept data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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An \"Evil Twin\" network is a wireless network set up to look like a safe, trusted network. In reality, it is a network run by cybercriminals, who compromise the device, data and all the systems they have access to. These dangerous doorways to your system can be created for any WLAN and are often an indicator of an incident or breach in progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What are the benefits of a Wi-Fi pen test?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Wireless systems are vulnerable and much easier to hack than a wired local area network. The means to exploit vulnerabilities literally float in the air and attackers, making business Wi-Fi networks often prime opportunities for malicious hackers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to preventing potential network attacks, there are a number of other benefits of conducting wireless pen tests. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n