CyberCertPrepSecurity FundamentalsNetworking FundamentalsEASYFree question
What is the recommended wireless security protocol for modern WiFi networks?
- A.WEP provides sufficient security
- B.WPA is the newest standard
- C.WPA3 is the current recommended standard - it provides stronger encryption (SAE/Dragonfly handshake replacing PSK), protection against offline dictionary attacks, forward secrecy, and enhanced protection for open networks (OWE). WPA2 with AES is the minimum acceptable standard; WEP and WPA(TKIP) are deprecated and easily cracked
- D.Open networks are fine for internal use
Why C is correct
WiFi security evolution: WEP (broken, minutes to crack), WPA-TKIP (improved but deprecated), WPA2-AES (current minimum standard), WPA3-SAE (recommended, resists offline attacks). Always use WPA2/WPA3 with strong passwords. Enterprise: use 802.1X/RADIUS authentication.
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