Whether it’s war-driving or doing penetration testing of wireless networks there are tools, hardware and software, that have shown to stand the test of time. Some of the biggest difficulties that users encounter are hardware related. This talk will cover the hardware and software that we as experienced wireless pentesters recommend for users just starting out. To provide some hands on experience with wireless penetration testing, we have developed a Capture the Flag contest designed to test your wireless and penetration skills whether you are new to wireless or an experienced wireless penetration tester. Wireless Capture the Flag (CTF) [ongoing] The Wireless CTF is constructed in two states. Your only point of entry to your target company is via Wireless. In order to gain access to the company and obtain the information you have been contracted to obtain you must: WPA2 Cracking: show that you can crack the key 1. Getting the key first gets you into the pentest first. For this stage there will be 25 points for 1st place, 24 points for 2nd place, 23 points for 3rd place, and will be scored out to 25 places. Capture The Flag: show all of your knowledge and capabilities as there are wireless and wired components, as well as Crypto password re-use, password hijacking and cracking, and many different entry vectors. 1. Offense is as important as defense. All systems will be on the same network. Your only access is 802.11 (BGN). You must use the access gained in WPA2 Cracking and remain connected. 2. There are clues everywhere. As necessary we will provide periodic updates so make sure you pay attention to what's happening at the CTF desk. 3. Ask if you have a question, and we will determine if we will answer. 4. For this stage, all points are awarded by capturing and submitting flags. Each flag has its own unique number of points available.