Wireless and Mobile Device Security - Softcover

Doherty, Jim

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1284314634 ISBN 13: 9781284314632

Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc, 2026

Synopsis

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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.

About this title

About the Author

Jim Doherty is the Sr. Vice President of Marketing Officer at Ixia. Jim has lead held marketing, sales and engineering leadership positions at Certes Networks, Motorola, Cisco Systems and Ericsson during a 19-year career in the networking and communications sectors. Jim has made a name for himself in the industry due to his ability to explain networking technologies to non-technical audiences in a way that still satisfies technical professionals. He has extensive speaking and presenting experience and if often sought out to explain networking and communication technologies to non-technical audiences. Jim is also the creator and co-author of the “Networking Simplified” series of books, and a comprehensive set of CCNA study notes; published in a number of certification guides. Jim holds a B.S. in electrical engineering from N.C. State University,and an MBA from Duke University. Before earning his degrees Jim served in the US Marine Corps obtaining the rank of Sergeant.

Edition details

• Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1284314634
• ISBN 13: 9781284314632
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 400