WiFi Penetration Testing Methodology Guide (Cross-platform)

For authorized security professionals conducting lawful vulnerability assessments

📖 Document Overview

This guide provides structured methodologies for evaluating WiFi network security, covering:

✔ Pre-engagement Planning

Legal considerations (written authorization requirements)

Scope definition (SSIDs, frequency bands, devices)

✔ Reconnaissance Techniques

Wardriving fundamentals

SSID enumeration and network mapping

✔ Vulnerability Assessment

WPA2/WPA3 protocol analysis

Enterprise WiFi (802.1X) testing approaches

KRACK attack detection

✔ Defensive Recommendations

WPA3-Enterprise implementation

Radius server hardening

IoT device segmentation

⚖️ Legal & Ethical Framework

• Mandatory Compliance with:

Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA)

GDPR/Privacy Laws for client data

Local telecommunications regulations

• Required Documentation

Signed testing authorization forms

Chain of custody for findings

🛠️ Tools Mentioned (For Defensive Research)

Aircrack-ng (Wireless audit suite)

Wireshark (Protocol analysis)

Hostapd-wpe (Enterprise config testing)

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