Recommended Training:
CWTS, CWNA, CWSP, CWDP, CWAP, CWNE
"CWNP, Inc., founded in 1999, is the IT industry standard for vendor neutral enterprise Wi-Fi certification and training. We create high-stakes, proctored certification exams and materials focused on wireless networking technologies."
Security 617 - Wireless Ethical Hacking, Penetration Testing, and Defenses
"This course takes an in-depth look at the security challenges of many different wireless technologies, exposing you to wireless security threats through the eyes of an attacker. Using readily available and custom-developed tools, you'll navigate your way through the techniques attackers use to exploit WiFi networks..."
Wireshark Certified Network Analyst
"Successful completion of the Wireshark Certified Network Analyst Exam indicates you have the knowledge required to capture network traffic, analyze the results and identify various anomalies related to performance or security issues."
CCNA Wireless, CCNP Wireless, CCIE Wireless
"Cisco Certified Network Associate Wireless (CCNA® Wireless) validates associate-level knowledge and skills to configure, implement and support of wireless LANs, specifically those networks using Cisco equipment. "
Additional Training Sources:
Other training sources are available in the industry, but I have not had exposure to the accuracy or effectiveness of these programs.
These are listed in alphabetical order (not order of importance):
- Aerohive Computer Based Training (cbt)
- Aruba Networks Training Classes
- CBT Nuggets (CWNE Cert Series)
- Extreme Networks Specialist-Wireless Certification
- Fluke Networks AirMagnet Academy
- Hewlett-Packard ASE Wireless Networks
- Juniper / Trapeze Training Courses
- Ruckus Technical Certification
- WiFu - Offensive Security Wireless Professional
- Wildpackets Advanced WLAN Assessment and Analysis