Certified Wireless Security Professional (CWSP)

Did you know that healthcare institutions deploying WPA3-Enterprise with integrated WIPS have reduced wireless security incidents by up to 80% while achieving full compliance with HIPAA and GDPR? The Certified Wireless Security Professional (CWSP) course delivers comprehensive, hands-on expertise in enterprise wireless security, enabling professionals to master WPA3 encryption, 802.1X/EAP authentication, WIPS threat mitigation, and secure roaming while driving digital transformation across healthcare, IoT, and regulated enterprise environments.

Course Overview

The Certified Wireless Security Professional (CWSP) program by Rcademy is meticulously designed to equip security engineers and network architects with comprehensive knowledge and advanced skills needed for designing, implementing, and managing secure wireless LANs. This comprehensive program delves into cutting-edge security methodologies, providing participants with a robust understanding of WPA3, 802.1X/EAP authentication, Wireless Intrusion Prevention Systems (WIPS), and fast secure roaming technologies, ensuring mastery of end-to-end wireless security frameworks used in mission-critical environments.

Without specialized CWSP training, security professionals may struggle to configure 192-bit WPA3-Enterprise architectures, implement effective WIPS solutions, or conduct wireless penetration testing, which are essential for safeguarding sensitive data in healthcare and enterprise networks. The program’s structured curriculum ensures participants gain mastery of wireless threats, encryption mechanisms, and compliance requirements, preparing them for real-world deployment challenges in high-risk, regulated environments.

The Certified Wireless Security Professional (CWSP) course provides a comprehensive framework covering wireless security principles, enterprise-grade 802.11 security architectures, 802.1X/EAP frameworks, Robust Security Network (RSN) principles, WIDS/WIPS implementation, secure network design, and compliance monitoring. Participants will master wireless LAN security principles and attack methodologies, develop advanced expertise in implementing enterprise-grade security architectures, build proficiency in configuring 802.1X/EAP authentication, apply RSN principles including WPA2, WPA3, CCMP, and GCMP, implement and manage WIDS/WIPS systems, design secure networks for enterprise and public environments, execute security audits and penetration testing, architect fast secure roaming solutions, and enforce comprehensive security policies and compliance monitoring.

Research shows organizations who implement wireless security training gain significant advantages through WPA3 and WIPS integration, as demonstrated by Siemens Healthineers’ deployment of WPA3-Enterprise with GCMP-256 encryption across its laboratories that enhanced compliance with EU GDPR and ISO/IEC 27001 while improving data confidentiality and device interoperability, and Baptist Health South Florida’s integration of WPA3 with Aruba’s WIPS that reduced false positives by 20% and created a proactive defense system against network-layer exfiltration attacks.

Studies show individuals who complete CWSP training benefit from advanced enterprise WPA3 implementation skills, developing professional grasp of 192-bit encryption, PMF enforcement, and 802.1X/EAP-TLS frameworks that enable secure hybrid authentication design, with expertise in securing medical IoT devices via Wi-Fi 6E networks that maintains device isolation and latency optimization for clinical equipment, and practical knowledge in WIPS-backed threat mitigation that provides technical proficiency in automated containment, RF behavioral analysis, and forensic WLAN auditing for regulated industries.

Take charge of your wireless security expertise. Enroll now in the Rcademy Certified Wireless Security Professional (CWSP) course to master the competencies that drive next-generation WLAN protection and accelerate your professional advancement.

Who Should Attend?

The Certified Wireless Security Professional (CWSP) course by Rcademy is ideal for:

• Senior wireless security engineers and network security architects
• Information security professionals specializing in wireless protection
• Network administrators securing enterprise WLAN deployments
• Security auditors and penetration testers evaluating wireless infrastructure
• Compliance officers ensuring regulatory adherence
• Systems integrators implementing secure multi-vendor solutions
• IT consultants providing wireless security assessment services
• Certified Wireless Network Administrators (CWNA) advancing toward CWNE
• Government security specialists protecting public networks
• Healthcare IT security leads managing clinical connectivity
• Financial institution network security managers
• Academic researchers in wireless cybersecurity
• Technical directors in digital transformation initiatives
• Cloud security architects integrating wireless protections
• IoT security specialists securing connected devices

What are the Training Goals?

The main objectives of The Certified Wireless Security Professional (CWSP) course by Rcademy are to enable professionals to:

• Master wireless LAN security principles, threats, and attack methodologies
• Develop expertise in implementing enterprise-grade 802.11 security architectures
• Build proficiency in configuring 802.1X/EAP authentication frameworks
• Apply RSN principles including WPA2, WPA3, CCMP, and GCMP
• Implement and manage WIDS and WIPS systems
• Design secure wireless networks for enterprise, SMB, SOHO, and public environments
• Execute security audits, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments
• Architect fast secure roaming using 802.11r, 802.11k, and 802.11v
• Enforce comprehensive security policies, compliance monitoring, and endpoint security
• Configure 802.11w Management Frame Protection (MFP) against deauthentication attacks
• Conduct wireless reconnaissance and penetration testing ethically
• Implement certificate-based authentication with EAP-TLS
• Deploy overlay and integrated WIPS solutions for rogue AP detection
• Design network segmentation strategies using VLANs and firewalls
• Perform security policy compliance verification and remediation
• Integrate wireless security with NAC and MDM systems
• Generate penetration testing reports with remediation recommendations

How Will This Training Course Be Presented?

At Rcademy, the extensive focus is laid on the relevance of the training content to the audience. Thus, content is reviewed and customised as per the professional backgrounds of the audience.

The training framework includes:

• Expert-led lectures delivered by experienced security professionals using audio-visual presentations
• Interactive practical training ensured through sample assignments or projects and security simulations
• Trainee participation encouraged through hands-on activities that reinforce theoretical concepts
• Case studies featuring real-world wireless security challenges from healthcare and enterprise contexts
• Best practice sharing sessions where participants discuss compliance and threat response experiences

The theoretical part of training is delivered by an experienced professional from the relevant domain, using audio-visual presentations. This immersive approach fosters practical skill development and real-world application of wireless security principles through comprehensive coverage of WPA3 implementation, 802.1X/EAP configuration, and WIPS deployment.

This theoretical-cum-practical model ensures participants gain both foundational knowledge and practical skills needed for effective wireless network security and protection excellence.

Register now to experience a truly engaging, participant-focused learning journey designed to equip you for success in next-generation wireless threat prevention.

Course Syllabus

Module 1: Security Fundamentals and WLAN Threats

• Information security triad: confidentiality, integrity, and availability
• Wireless security principles and risk management
• Threat modeling and vulnerability assessment methodologies
• Common wireless security threats and attack vectors
• Eavesdropping and packet sniffing techniques
• Man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks
• Denial of Service (DoS) and Distributed DoS attacks
• MAC spoofing and session hijacking
• Rogue access points and evil twin attacks
• Wireless phishing and social engineering
• Encryption cracking and password attacks
• Security standards organizations: IEEE, IETF, Wi-Fi Alliance
• Compliance requirements: PCI DSS, HIPAA, SOX, GDPR​

Module 2: Legacy 802.11 Security Mechanisms

• Original 802.11 security limitations and vulnerabilities
• Open System Authentication and security implications
• Shared Key Authentication using WEP
• Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) architecture and operation
• WEP encryption weaknesses and cryptographic flaws
• WEP cracking techniques and tools
• SSID hiding and MAC address filtering limitations
• Static WEP key management challenges
• Network segmentation using SSIDs
• Layer 3 VPN solutions over insecure WLANs
• IPsec and SSL/TLS VPN implementations
• Understanding why legacy security failed​

Module 3: Encryption and Cryptographic Fundamentals

• Symmetric encryption: private key cryptography
• Asymmetric encryption: public key infrastructure (PKI)
• Hashing algorithms and message integrity
• AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) fundamentals
• TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) architecture
• CCMP (Counter Mode with CBC-MAC Protocol)
• GCMP (Galois/Counter Mode Protocol) for WPA3
• Key derivation and key hierarchy
• Pairwise Transient Key (PTK) and Group Temporal Key (GTK)
• Initialization vectors and replay protection
• Message Integrity Check (MIC) and frame protection
• Perfect Forward Secrecy (PFS) concepts​

Module 4: WPA, WPA2, and WPA3 Security Architectures

• Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) evolution and standards
• WPA-Personal (PSK) architecture and implementation
• Pre-Shared Key (PSK) generation and management
• WPA2-Personal (WPA2-PSK) deployment scenarios
• WPA3-Personal: Simultaneous Authentication of Equals (SAE)
• SAE handshake and Dragonfly key exchange
• Protection against offline dictionary attacks
• WPA-Enterprise and WPA2-Enterprise architectures
• WPA3-Enterprise: 192-bit security mode
• Suite B cryptographic requirements
• Robust Security Network (RSN) framework
• RSN Information Elements (RSNE)
• 4-Way Handshake process and analysis
• Group Key Handshake procedures
• Opportunistic Wireless Encryption (OWE) for open networks
• Enhanced Open for improved guest network security​

Module 5: 802.1X/EAP Authentication Framework

• IEEE 802.1X Port-Based Network Access Control
• 802.1X architecture: supplicant, authenticator, authentication server
• RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) protocol
• Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) framework
• RADIUS server implementation and configuration
• EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) fundamentals
• EAP encapsulation and transport mechanisms
• EAPOL (EAP over LAN) frame exchanges
• EAP success and failure message handling
• Integration with Active Directory and LDAP
• Certificate authorities and digital certificate management
• Dynamic VLAN assignment based on authentication
• MAC authentication bypass (MAB) for legacy devices​

Module 6: EAP Types and Authentication Methods

• EAP-TLS (Transport Layer Security): certificate-based authentication
• PEAP (Protected EAP): tunneled authentication framework
• PEAP-MSCHAPv2: username/password authentication
• PEAP-GTC (Generic Token Card)
• EAP-TTLS (Tunneled Transport Layer Security)
• Inner authentication methods for EAP-TTLS
• EAP-FAST (Flexible Authentication via Secure Tunneling)
• Protected Access Credentials (PACs)
• EAP-SIM and EAP-AKA for mobile network integration
• EAP chaining and certificate provisioning
• Comparative analysis of EAP type security and deployment
• Selecting appropriate EAP types for different environments
• Certificate deployment strategies and management​

Module 7: 802.11w Management Frame Protection (MFP)

• Management frame vulnerabilities and exploits
• Deauthentication and disassociation attacks
• Beacon flooding and management frame injection
• 802.11w Protected Management Frames (PMF)
• Management Frame Protection implementation
• Broadcast/Multicast Integrity Protocol (BIP)
• Association Comeback mechanism
• Security Association (SA) teardown protection
• WPA3 mandatory MFP requirements​

Module 8: Fast Secure Roaming (FSR) Technologies

• Roaming security challenges and latency issues
• Pre-authentication and Pairwise Master Key (PMK) caching
• Opportunistic Key Caching (OKC)
• 802.11r Fast BSS Transition (FT)
• FT over-the-air and over-the-DS mechanisms
• Mobility Domain and R0 Key Holder
• R1 Key Holder and key derivation during roaming
• 802.11k Radio Resource Management (RRM)
• Neighbor reports and assisted roaming
• 802.11v BSS Transition Management
• Network-assisted roaming decisions
• Client steering and load balancing security implications​

Module 9: Wireless Security Policy Development

• Creating comprehensive wireless security policies
• Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) for wireless networks
• Password policies and complexity requirements
• Device registration and onboarding procedures
• Guest access policies and user accountability
• BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) security policies
• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) implementation
• Network segmentation and isolation strategies
• Incident response procedures for wireless security events
• Compliance enforcement and monitoring
• Security awareness training for wireless users
• Policy documentation and communication​

Module 10: WLAN Security Design and Architecture

• Security design principles for different environments
• Enterprise wireless security architecture
• SMB (Small-Medium Business) security design models
• SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) security solutions
• Public hotspot and guest access security
• Network segmentation using VLANs and firewalls
• DMZ placement for guest networks
• Captive portal authentication and web authentication
• Layer 2 vs. Layer 3 security implementations
• Secure wireless bridging and mesh networks
• Multi-SSID security architectures
• Split tunneling and centralized vs. local switching security​

Module 11: Wireless Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (WIDS/WIPS)

• WIDS and WIPS architecture and functionality
• Dedicated sensor deployment models
• Overlay vs. integrated WIPS solutions
• Access point-based WIPS implementations
• Rogue device detection and classification
• Authorized, unauthorized, and neighbor device identification
• Attack detection signatures and behavioral analysis
• Deauthentication attack detection and prevention
• Evil twin and honeypot detection
• Client misassociation prevention
• Ad-hoc network detection
• Wireless containment techniques and legal considerations
• WIPS management and alerting systems
• Regulatory compliance monitoring​

Module 12: WLAN Discovery and Reconnaissance Techniques

• Wireless network discovery methodologies
• Passive scanning and active scanning techniques
• SSID broadcasting and hidden SSID discovery
• War driving and war flying concepts
• GPS mapping and visualization tools
• Identifying network boundaries and coverage areas
• Client device discovery and profiling
• MAC address vendor identification
• Analyzing beacon frames and capabilities
• Discovering encryption and authentication methods
• Network topology mapping
• Documenting discovered networks​

Module 13: Wireless Attack Techniques and Penetration Testing

• Wireless penetration testing methodologies and ethics
• Legal and regulatory considerations
• Attack surface analysis for wireless networks
• Password cracking: brute force and dictionary attacks
• WPA/WPA2-PSK cracking using captured handshakes
• Hashcat and Aircrack-ng tool usage
• Rainbow tables and pre-computed hash attacks
• Evil twin and rogue AP attacks
• Captive portal bypass techniques
• Wireless packet injection and frame manipulation
• Denial of Service attack execution
• Deauthentication and disassociation floods
• Jamming and RF interference attacks
• Session hijacking over wireless
• Exploiting weak EAP implementations
• Wireless fuzzing and vulnerability research​

Module 14: WLAN Security Auditing and Assessment

• Security audit planning and scoping
• Compliance auditing: PCI, HIPAA, SOX requirements
• Vulnerability assessment tools and techniques
• Wireless security scanners and detection software
• Analyzing protocol analyzer captures for security issues
• Spectrum analyzer security applications
• RF fingerprinting and device identification
• Reviewing authentication logs and RADIUS server data
• Configuration audits for access points and controllers
• Security policy compliance verification
• Penetration testing report generation
• Remediation recommendations and prioritization​

Module 15: Managed Endpoint Security Systems

• Endpoint security architecture for wireless clients
• Host-based intrusion detection and prevention
• Personal firewall configuration for wireless devices
• Antivirus and anti-malware solutions
• Mobile Device Management (MDM) integration
• Network Access Control (NAC) systems
• Pre-admission and post-admission NAC architectures
• Agent-based and agentless NAC implementations
• Device posture assessment and remediation
• Certificate-based device authentication
• Device profiling and fingerprinting
• IoT device security and isolation​

Module 16: Wireless Network Management and Monitoring

• Wireless Network Management Systems (WNMS)
• Centralized configuration management
• Firmware management and patching
• Performance monitoring and KPI tracking
• Security event monitoring and alerting
• Log aggregation and SIEM integration
• Real-time network visualization
• Compliance reporting and audit trails
• Troubleshooting tools and diagnostics
• Client connectivity and experience monitoring​

Module 17: Hands-On Lab Exercises

• Configuring WPA2-Personal and WPA3-Personal networks
• Deploying RADIUS server and 802.1X authentication
• Configuring EAP-TLS with certificates
• Implementing PEAP-MSCHAPv2 authentication
• WPA/WPA2-PSK cracking demonstrations
• Evil twin attack setup and detection
• Deauthentication attack execution and prevention
• WIPS configuration and rogue AP containment
• Protocol analyzer security analysis
• Spectrum analyzer interference detection
• Fast secure roaming configuration and testing
• Wireless security policy implementation
• Guest access and captive portal deployment
• Network segmentation and VLAN implementation
• Security audit execution and reporting

Training Impact

The impact of Certified Wireless Security Professional training is evident across high-security healthcare environments:

Siemens Healthineers – WPA3 IoMT Connectivity Security

Implementation: Siemens Healthineers deployed WPA3-enabled Wi-Fi 6E networks with GCMP-256 encryption across its laboratories, using segmented SSIDs to isolate clinical diagnostics from IoT maintenance systems while integrating AI-assisted analysis workflows.
Results: The architecture enhanced compliance with EU GDPR and ISO/IEC 27001, improving data confidentiality and device interoperability across cloud and edge systems, setting a benchmark for secure IoMT deployments.

Baptist Health South Florida – Wi-Fi Intrusion Prevention Integration

Implementation: Baptist Health integrated WPA3-Enterprise with Aruba’s WIPS, deploying RFProtect sensors to scan Wi-Fi 6E channels and using AI-assisted radio signatures to detect evil twin attacks and unauthorized associations in milliseconds.
Results: The system reduced false positives by 20% and strengthened HIPAA compliance by preventing network-layer exfiltration attacks, creating a proactive defense against wireless intrusions.

Be inspired by Siemens Healthineers and Baptist Health excellence. Secure your spot in the Rcademy Certified Wireless Security Professional (CWSP) course and unlock your next-generation wireless protection leadership potential today.