Wireless and Mobile Device Security

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Wireless and Mobile Device Security, Third Edition, equips students and instructors with a current, practical framework for securing today’s wireless and mobile environments. The text reflects the latest industry standards and technologies, including Wi-Fi 7, the 6 GHz band, and the transition from LTE to 5G. Coverage spans WLAN security, mobile device protection, and mobile malware, with applied strategies grounded in real-world platforms such as iOS and Android.

The Third Edition addresses emerging IoT security challenges and standards, including Matter, and provides comprehensive coverage of WLAN/802.11 security, mobile device protection, mobile malware, and Zero Trust principles for cloud-based applications and interconnected systems. It offers a robust suite of instructor resources and supports mapping to the NICE framework and CSEC standards, and can assist programs pursuing CAE‑CD designation.

Features and Benefits

- Covers Wi-Fi 7 and 6 GHz to prepare students for securing modern WLAN deployments in enterprise environments.
- Provides platform-specific mobile security guidance for iOS and Android, aligning instruction with real-world devices.
- Includes expanded 5G security coverage addressing emerging cellular threats, architectures, and defenses.
- Integrates IoT security concepts and Matter standards with Zero Trust principles for cloud-connected systems.
- Aligns with NICE, CAE-CD, and CSEC frameworks to support accreditation and simplify curriculum planning.
- Supports efficient course preparation with robust instructor resources, including test banks, slides, and syllabi.
- Delivers focused coverage of wireless and mobile security topics often underrepresented in general cybersecurity texts.
- Applies practical strategies to mitigate mobile malware and secure interconnected wireless environments.