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PW0-070 · Question #232
PW0-070 Question #232: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is A. Any 802.11 protocol analyzer can see the SSID in clear text in frames other than Beacons and Probe C. Although it does not benefit the security posture, hiding the SSID in Beacons and Probe Response frames. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.
Question
Given: You are the network administrator for ABC Company. Your manager has recently attended a wireless security seminar. The seminar speaker taught that a wireless network could be hidden from potential intruders if you disabled the broadcasting of the SSID in Beacons and configured the access points not to respond to Probe Request frames that have a null SSID field. Your manager suggests implementing these security practices. What response should you give to this suggestion? (Choose two)
Options
- AAny 802.11 protocol analyzer can see the SSID in clear text in frames other than Beacons and Probe
- BThis security practice prevents manufacturers' client utilities from detecting the SSID. As a result, the
- CAlthough it does not benefit the security posture, hiding the SSID in Beacons and Probe Response frames
- DAny tenants in the same building using advanced penetration testing tools will be able to obtain the SSID
- ETo improve security by hiding the SSID, the AP and client stations must both be configured to remove the
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