220-1102 · Question #171
Which of the following is the STRONGEST wireless configuration?
The correct answer is B. WPA3. WPA3 is currently the strongest wireless security configuration available, offering enhanced encryption and authentication protocols.
Question
Which of the following is the STRONGEST wireless configuration?
Options
- AWPS
- BWPA3
- CWEP
- DWMN
How the community answered
(27 responses)- B89% (24)
- C7% (2)
- D4% (1)
Why each option
WPA3 is currently the strongest wireless security configuration available, offering enhanced encryption and authentication protocols.
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a feature designed for easy setup of wireless devices but has known security vulnerabilities that can be exploited, making it a weaker configuration.
WPA3 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 3) is the latest and most secure Wi-Fi security standard. It provides stronger encryption, more robust protection against brute-force attacks, and improved privacy for open, unencrypted networks through Wi-Fi Enhanced Open.
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is an outdated wireless security protocol that is highly vulnerable to attacks and can be easily cracked, offering very weak protection.
WMN (Wireless Mesh Network) describes a network architecture where nodes relay data for each other, but it is not a security protocol or configuration itself.
Concept tested: Wireless security protocols strength
Source: https://www.wi-fi.org/discover-wi-fi/security
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