There have been concerns in your network that the wireless network component is not sufficiently secure. You perform a vulnerability scan of the wireless network and find that it is using an old…

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Options

• AWEP
• BRADIUS
• CWPA
• DWPA3

• A
  95% (35)
• B
  3% (1)
• C
  3% (1)

Explanation

WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is the correct answer because its very name reveals its purpose - it was specifically designed to provide wireless networks with security equivalent to that of wired networks. WEP is considered a legacy/old protocol and is notoriously vulnerable to attacks, making it a common finding in security vulnerability scans.

• RADIUS (B) is incorrect because it is an authentication and authorization protocol (AAA), not an encryption protocol - it manages network access, not data encryption.
• WPA (C) is incorrect because while it is a wireless security protocol, it was created as a replacement for WEP, not designed to mimic wired encryption.
• WPA3 (D) is incorrect because it is the most modern and secure wireless protocol currently available, far removed from WEP's legacy design goals.

Memory Tip: Break down the acronym - Wired Equivalent Privacy. The phrase "wired equivalent" is the direct clue in the question. If an exam question mentions mimicking wired security, always think WEP.

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