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220-802 · Question #896
220-802 Question #896: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is B: Disable the SSID from broadcasting. Disabling SSID broadcast and changing the default admin password are two practical steps to harden a wireless network without disabling it.
Question
For added security, a network administrator has decided to lock down the wireless network. Which of the following are ways to accomplish this? (Select TWO).
Options
- ADisable all 802.11 traffic
- BDisable the SSID from broadcasting
- CDisable WPA
- DEnable Bluetooth only communication
- EChange the default admin password
- FDisable WEP
Explanation
Disabling SSID broadcast and changing the default admin password are two practical steps to harden a wireless network without disabling it.
Common mistakes.
- A. Disabling all 802.11 traffic would completely shut down the wireless network, not merely lock it down.
- C. Disabling WPA removes a strong encryption protocol, which would decrease security rather than increase it.
- D. Bluetooth-only communication is not a feature of standard wireless routers and does not apply to Wi-Fi security hardening.
- F. Disabling WEP without a replacement would eliminate even the weakest encryption layer, reducing security.
Concept tested. Wireless network security hardening techniques
Reference. https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/news/securing-wireless-networks
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