312-49V11 · Question #97
During a network security audit, an investigator is tasked with assessing the security of nearby wireless networks. The investigator needs to gather real-time information about nearby wireless…
The correct answer is B. NetSurveyor. According to the CHFI v11 objectives under Network Forensics and Wireless Network Security, investigators must be able to discover, analyze, and visualize wireless network activity when assessing potential threats such as rogue access points, weak encryption, or signal leakage…
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During a network security audit, an investigator is tasked with assessing the security of nearby wireless networks. The investigator needs to gather real-time information about nearby wireless access points (APs) and display this data using diagnostic views and charts. The tool should allow them to visualize details such as signal strength, AP names, and other relevant characteristics of the networks in the area. Which of the following tools would be most appropriate for this task?
Options
- AJohn the Ripper
- BNetSurveyor
- CNetcraft
- Dhashcat
How the community answered
(61 responses)- A16% (10)
- B72% (44)
- C8% (5)
- D3% (2)
Explanation
According to the CHFI v11 objectives under Network Forensics and Wireless Network Security, investigators must be able to discover, analyze, and visualize wireless network activity when assessing potential threats such as rogue access points, weak encryption, or signal leakage beyond controlled premises. NetSurveyor is a specialized wireless network discovery and diagnostic tool designed precisely for this purpose. NetSurveyor passively detects nearby wireless access points and displays real-time information such as SSID (AP name), signal strength, channel usage, encryption type, and MAC addresses. One of its key strengths--explicitly aligned with CHFI training--is its ability to present this data using graphical charts and diagnostic views, making it easier for investigators to identify abnormal signal patterns, unauthorized APs, or overlapping channels that may indicate security weaknesses or malicious activity.
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