Some WiFi professional folks are considering becoming wireless security consultants and start their own businesses. The business idea itself is a good one because it solves a problem for the company. What they do is find open wireless networks by war driving and then go show the company that vulnerability, easy sale right? Wait one minute there, it maybe a good sales technique granted, but is a disaster on the other hand because you are running on fine line of legality.

Intent is the issues, but one could say you are intentionally stealing a signal with the intent of using the information for financial gain. What is interesting is that Lawyers do this all the time, search records to find people with issues or companies and then contact them to fix it. Silly double standards really, but these are the laws we all agree to.

Let me give all you IT Wireless Security Consultants and easier way to do it and one which will not get you into any trouble; How about this, "Dear Store Manager" would you like a free systems security test? There are many new tactics being used by hackers these days. If so, I will give you a complimentary test and print out the results. If you come up flying colors, I will print you a certificate for your store.

"Signed; Bob Smith - Wireless Security Solutions Provider" yes, advertising indeed, and hanging on the wall for all to see.

Mr. Store Manager - "You can do what ever you want with the results, it will remain confidential" If you send the information to Corporate, I am willing to make a bid out to fix it on a Per Store basis? Then fix their store branch at no charge, everyone wins. Think on this.

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