Abstract

WLAN authentication has traditionally been handled by either 802.1x or by standard Preshared Keys (PSK) like we all use in our homes. RADIUS is very secure and powerful, but complicated and not all devices understand it - especially those of the IoT variety. PSKs are easy to setup, but not particularly secure, do not allow for granular policy control, and must be changed across all devices when one goes missing. To solve this issue, Aerohive Networks allows for "personal" pre-shared keys. Find out how this solution can be deployed and automated to meet the challenges that IoT authentication poses.

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Bio

Thomas Sophiea is the Sr. Technical Architect for Aerohive Networks based in Michigan. He has worked with wireless manufactures in Silicon Valley for more than ten years. He is an alumni of Kettering University and majored in mathematics. It's no coincidence that Kettering has been a customer reference for Aerohive since 2013. Thomas resides in Traverse City, Michigan. Please view his profile here on Linked In.