In Numeris Veritas: An Empirical Measurement of Wi-Fi Integration in Industry
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| author | Kampourakis, Vyron Smiliotopoulos, Christos Gkioulos, Vasileios Katsikas, Sokratis |
| author_facet | Kampourakis, Vyron Smiliotopoulos, Christos Gkioulos, Vasileios Katsikas, Sokratis |
| contents | Traditional air gaps in industrial systems are disappearing as IT technologies permeate the OT domain, accelerating the integration of wireless solutions like Wi-Fi. Next-generation Wi-Fi standards (IEEE 802.11ax/be) meet performance demands for industrial use cases, yet their introduction raises significant security concerns. A critical knowledge gap exists regarding the empirical prevalence and security configuration of Wi-Fi in real-world industrial settings. This work addresses this by mining the global crowdsourced WiGLE database to provide a data-driven understanding. We create the first publicly available dataset of 1,087 high-confidence industrial Wi-Fi networks, examining key attributes such as SSID patterns, encryption methods, vendor types, and global distribution. Our findings reveal a growing adoption of Wi-Fi across industrial sectors but underscore alarming security deficiencies, including the continued use of weak or outdated security configurations that directly expose critical infrastructure. This research serves as a pivotal reference point, offering both a unique dataset and practical insights to guide future investigations into wireless security within industrial environments. |
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| spellingShingle | In Numeris Veritas: An Empirical Measurement of Wi-Fi Integration in Industry Kampourakis, Vyron Smiliotopoulos, Christos Gkioulos, Vasileios Katsikas, Sokratis Cryptography and Security Traditional air gaps in industrial systems are disappearing as IT technologies permeate the OT domain, accelerating the integration of wireless solutions like Wi-Fi. Next-generation Wi-Fi standards (IEEE 802.11ax/be) meet performance demands for industrial use cases, yet their introduction raises significant security concerns. A critical knowledge gap exists regarding the empirical prevalence and security configuration of Wi-Fi in real-world industrial settings. This work addresses this by mining the global crowdsourced WiGLE database to provide a data-driven understanding. We create the first publicly available dataset of 1,087 high-confidence industrial Wi-Fi networks, examining key attributes such as SSID patterns, encryption methods, vendor types, and global distribution. Our findings reveal a growing adoption of Wi-Fi across industrial sectors but underscore alarming security deficiencies, including the continued use of weak or outdated security configurations that directly expose critical infrastructure. This research serves as a pivotal reference point, offering both a unique dataset and practical insights to guide future investigations into wireless security within industrial environments. |
| title | In Numeris Veritas: An Empirical Measurement of Wi-Fi Integration in Industry |
| topic | Cryptography and Security |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2509.16987 |