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WIDS

Wireless Intrusion Detection System

In plain language

A system that watches the Wi-Fi airwaves for rogue access points and unauthorised devices.

The metaphor

Like a guard walking the grounds who spots a car with no permit.

Going deeper

How it works

It listens to the radio signals around the office.
It flags access points that are not yours.
It can spot attackers copying your network name to trick staff.
It alerts and leaves the response to a person.

How WILDCARD handles it

Network covers the access points and firewall that define your office Wi-Fi.

In practice

A new unknown access point appears on a floor.
A look-alike Wi-Fi name shows up in the lobby.
A report lists devices that tried to join the network.

A question owners ask

Do I need this in a small office?

Rarely as a separate system. A well-set-up Wi-Fi with strong passwords covers most risk.

Where WILDCARD handles this

Network

Firewall managed and monitored
Switches kept current
On-prem Active Directory auth

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