CyberCertPrepMobile Security FundamentalsMobile ConnectivityEASYFree question
A parent sets up a personal hotspot on an iPhone for their child's tablet. What encryption protocol does iOS use by default for personal hotspot connections, and what minimum security action should the parent take?
- A.B. iOS personal hotspot uses WPA2 Personal (AES) or WPA3 Personal by default on modern devices; the parent should ensure the auto-generated password is not easily guessable and not shared publicly
- B.A. iOS personal hotspot uses no encryption by default; the parent must manually enable WPA2 in settings
- C.C. iOS personal hotspot uses WEP encryption, which the parent should upgrade to WPA3 manually
- D.D. iOS personal hotspot connections are encrypted using iCloud-negotiated session keys specific to Apple devices
Why A is correct
iOS personal hotspot uses WPA2 Personal (AES/CCMP) by default, with newer iOS versions supporting WPA3. An auto-generated password is used. The key security action is to ensure the password is strong and not shared beyond intended users, and to disable the hotspot when not in use. WEP is deprecated and not used by Apple. Personal hotspot security does not use iCloud-negotiated session keys.
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