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Rogue Access Point

What is Rogue Access Point?

An unauthorized wireless access point installed on a network that can enable unauthorized network access or serve as a launch point for attacks.

Information Security

Each of these is named in at least one of the same controls as rogue access point. The number is how many controls name both.

What the standards actually require on rogue access point

Requirements naming rogue access point across 3 standards, quoted from the control text.

Secure wireless access to criminal justice information using approved encryption, authentication, and rogue access point detection.

CJIS-SC-2 · Wireless Network Protections

Wireless networks are secured with strong encryption, segmentation from production, and rogue access point detection.

IS-IV.C.3 · Wireless Network Security

UR E26 Goal 2 (Protect) requires controls for remote access + wireless + physical security. Remote access: required for vendor / OEM / shore support during voyage;

IACS-UR-E26-Protect-RemoteAccess-Wireless-Physical-Boundary · IACS UR E26 Protect Goal - Remote Access + Wireless + Physical Security + Boundary Protection

Questions people ask about rogue access point

What is Rogue Access Point?
An unauthorized wireless access point installed on a network that can enable unauthorized network access or serve as a launch point for attacks.
Why is Rogue Access Point important for compliance?
Rogue Access Point is a key concept in Information Security. Understanding rogue access point helps organizations meet regulatory requirements, reduce risk, and demonstrate due diligence during audits. Our compliance platform maps 686 frameworks with 311K cross-framework control mappings.
Which compliance frameworks address Rogue Access Point?
Rogue Access Point appears in the requirement text of FBI CJIS Security Policy, FFIEC IT Examination Handbook, IACS Unified Requirements E26/E27 - Cyber Resilience of Ships and On-Board Systems. Across these standards we have identified 3 controls that name it directly, each linked to the control text on the compliance platform.
Where can I learn more about Rogue Access Point?
Explore our compliance framework pages to see how rogue access point applies across different standards and regulations. Our implementation guides provide step-by-step guidance, and the compliance platform offers AI-powered analysis of how this concept maps across 686 frameworks.

See how Rogue Access Point applies across compliance frameworks

Our platform maps 686 frameworks with 311K cross-framework control mappings. Explore how this concept is addressed across standards.

Written and maintained by Gerard Blokdyk, The Art of Service.