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SY0-301 · Question #611

Which of the following is where an unauthorized device is found allowing access to a network?

The correct answer is B. Rogue access point. A rogue access point is an unauthorized wireless device connected to a network, allowing attackers or unauthorized users to gain network access. It is a common physical/wireless security threat in enterprise environments.

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Question

Which of the following is where an unauthorized device is found allowing access to a network?

Options

  • ABluesnarfing
  • BRogue access point
  • CHoneypot
  • DIV attack

How the community answered

(44 responses)
  • B
    93% (41)
  • C
    5% (2)
  • D
    2% (1)

Why each option

A rogue access point is an unauthorized wireless device connected to a network, allowing attackers or unauthorized users to gain network access. It is a common physical/wireless security threat in enterprise environments.

ABluesnarfing

Bluesnarfing is a Bluetooth-based attack that steals data from a device, not an unauthorized network access device.

BRogue access pointCorrect

A rogue access point is an unauthorized wireless access point installed on a network without the administrator's knowledge or approval. It bypasses normal network security controls and can provide attackers or unauthorized users a foothold into the network. Detection typically requires wireless scanning tools or network monitoring.

CHoneypot

A honeypot is a deliberately decoy system set up to attract and study attackers, not an unauthorized device granting illicit access.

DIV attack

An IV (initialization vector) attack targets weaknesses in WEP encryption's reuse of initialization vectors, not a rogue device.

Concept tested: Rogue access point wireless network threat

Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/controller/8-5/config-guide/b_cg85/rogue_access_points.html

Topics

#rogue access point#wireless security#unauthorized device#network intrusion

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