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GISP · Question #290
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a security protocol for wireless local area networks (WLANs). It has two components: authentication and encryption. It provides security equivalent to wired…
The correct answer is A. WEP uses the RC4 encryption algorithm. B. The Initialization Vector (IV) field of WEP is only 24 bits long. C. Automated tools such as AirSnort are available for discovering WEP keys. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.
Question
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a security protocol for wireless local area networks (WLANs). It has two components: authentication and encryption. It provides security equivalent to wired networks for wireless networks. WEP encrypts data in a wireless network by using a fixed secret key. Which of the following statements are true about WEP? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.
Options
- AWEP uses the RC4 encryption algorithm.
- BThe Initialization Vector (IV) field of WEP is only 24 bits long.
- CAutomated tools such as AirSnort are available for discovering WEP keys.
- DIt provides better security than the Wi-Fi Protected Access protocol.
How the community answered
(58 responses)- A72% (42)
- D28% (16)
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