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Security has slowly become one of the leading research areas in the technology field, however Wi-Fi security has been left on the backburner after WPA2 became somewhat of a standard in the industry. Cybercriminals are able to connect to the network of a small to medium-sized business from outside and take control of the victim’s network, without even being inside the building. What if there was an efficient way to prevent cyber criminals from accessing confidential information from outside of the store?
In today's age of Information & Technology, businesses rely on safe & secure networks for day-to-day business operations. However, there are no advanced security methods for business Wi-Fi networks. Wireless Defender provides intensive cybersecurity solutions to protect your business and all of your valuable data. |
Concept
Wireless Defender seeks to solve this problem by blocking RF waves (including Wi-Fi signals) from exiting the workplace. A mono-directional wireless antenna combined with a physical shield on the router stops these signals from leaving the walls of the building, protecting the network from cybercriminals who may be trying to connect to the wireless router. The target audience is small to medium-sized business owners.
As all buildings have different shapes and interior layouts, the shield must be bent according to the shape of the building. The physical shield on the router will be able to bend to the user’s liking in order to block the signals most effectively. I will conduct experimentation on the best material to use for the shield, as well as how shaping the shield differently affects the results. This project has been validated through research and experimentation.
As all buildings have different shapes and interior layouts, the shield must be bent according to the shape of the building. The physical shield on the router will be able to bend to the user’s liking in order to block the signals most effectively. I will conduct experimentation on the best material to use for the shield, as well as how shaping the shield differently affects the results. This project has been validated through research and experimentation.
Project Deliverables
- A working prototype "shield"
- Experiment results and supporting data
- Research documentation and mentor support