CWNP CWSP-207 Exam - Topic 3 Question 14 Discussion

Actual exam question for CWNP's CWSP-207 exam

Question #: 14
Topic #: 3

In an effort to optimize WLAN performance, ABC Company has upgraded their WLAN infrastructure from 802.11a/g to 802.11n. 802.11a/g clients are still supported and are used throughout ABC's facility. ABC has always been highly security conscious, but due to budget limitations, they have not yet updated their overlay WIPS solution to 802.11n or 802.11ac.

Given ABC's deployment strategy, what security risks would not be detected by the 802.11a/g WIPS?

AHijacking attack performed by using a rogue 802.11n AP against an 802.11a client

BRogue AP operating in Greenfield 40 MHz-only mode

C802.11a STA performing a deauthentication attack against 802.11n APs

D802.11n client spoofing the MAC address of an authorized 802.11n client

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Suggested Answer: B

by Ceola at Sep 15, 2024, 08:22 PM

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Vernice

3 months ago

I think option D is also a risk, spoofing is always a problem.

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Abel

3 months ago

Rogue APs in Greenfield mode? That's a sneaky tactic!

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Floyd

3 months ago

Wait, can 802.11a clients even be hijacked like that? Sounds sketchy.

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Malcom

4 months ago

I agree, option A is a big concern.

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Rashida

4 months ago

A hijacking attack with a rogue 802.11n AP is definitely a risk!

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Fernanda

4 months ago

I recall something about MAC address spoofing, but I'm not sure if that would be detected by the older WIPS. It seems tricky.

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Lindsay

4 months ago

I'm a bit unsure, but I feel like the hijacking attack using a rogue 802.11n AP against an 802.11a client could slip through the cracks.

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Salley

4 months ago

I think a rogue AP in Greenfield mode could be a risk since the older WIPS might not detect it. That sounds familiar from practice questions.

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Arletta

5 months ago

I remember studying how older WIPS solutions might not recognize newer attack vectors, especially with 802.11n clients.

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Latonia

5 months ago

This is a tricky one. I know the 802.11n standard has some new capabilities that could be exploited, but I'm not sure exactly what the WIPS would miss. I'll need to review my notes on the differences between the standards to figure this out.

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Katie

5 months ago

Okay, I think I've got this. The 802.11a/g WIPS wouldn't be able to detect attacks that take advantage of 802.11n features, like the Greenfield mode or the higher bandwidth. I'll make sure to read through the answer choices closely.

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Beckie

5 months ago

This question seems pretty straightforward. I think the key is to focus on the differences between 802.11a/g and 802.11n, and how the older WIPS might not be able to detect certain attacks targeting the newer standard.

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Vi

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit confused on this one. The question is asking about security risks that the 802.11a/g WIPS wouldn't detect, but it's not totally clear to me what those might be. I'll need to think it through carefully.

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Kenneth

5 months ago

I feel like I read somewhere that decreasing gain might lead to better quality images, but I'm not completely certain about that.

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Kami

1 year ago

Haha, I bet the security team is wishing they had a time machine to go back and upgrade that WIPS before the 802.11n rollout. Talk about being behind the curve!

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Portia

1 year ago

Well, the WIPS is clearly not keeping up with the times. I bet the IT team is just praying they don't get hit by some crazy 802.11n attack!

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Sherron

1 year ago

Hmm, I'm torn between B and D. Either way, the outdated WIPS is leaving some nasty blind spots in ABC's security.

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Marsha

1 year ago

I'm going with D. If the WIPS is only 802.11a/g, it won't be able to catch an 802.11n client spoofing an authorized client's MAC.

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Valentine

1 year ago

Definitely B. The WIPS can't detect rogue APs operating in 40 MHz-only mode, which is a huge security risk.

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Roosevelt

1 year ago

It's crucial for maintaining the security of their WLAN infrastructure.

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Rolf

1 year ago

I think they should prioritize updating their overlay WIPS solution to detect these rogue APs.

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Carey

1 year ago

I agree, rogue APs in Greenfield 40 MHz-only mode can easily go undetected.

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Earleen

1 year ago

That's a major vulnerability that ABC Company needs to address as soon as possible.

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Adelaide

1 year ago

I'm going to have to go with C on this one. Seeing an 802.11a STA perform a deauthentication attack against the 802.11n APs would definitely slip under the radar of that legacy WIPS.

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Lenna

1 year ago

Haha, these security questions always make me feel like I'm in a spy movie! But seriously, I think B is the right answer. The WIPS is just not equipped to handle those newer 802.11n shenanigans.

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Mike

1 year ago

I'd go with D. An 802.11n client spoofing the MAC address of an authorized client could easily slip past the older 802.11a/g WIPS solution.

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Stephaine

1 year ago

C) 802.11a STA performing a deauthentication attack against 802.11n APs

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Amira

1 year ago

B) Rogue AP operating in Greenfield 40 MHz-only mode

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Alecia

1 year ago

A) Hijacking attack performed by using a rogue 802.11n AP against an 802.11a client

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Laine

1 year ago

Option B seems like the most likely security risk here. The WIPS is not able to detect rogue APs operating in 40 MHz-only mode, which could allow for some nasty attacks.

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Una

1 year ago

We should definitely look into upgrading the overlay WIPS solution to better protect our network.

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Jani

1 year ago

It's concerning that the WIPS wouldn't be able to detect such a significant security risk.

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Santos

1 year ago

I agree, rogue APs in Greenfield 40 MHz-only mode could definitely pose a serious threat.

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Cassi

1 year ago

I believe the 802.11a WIPS would also miss detecting 802.11n clients spoofing the MAC address of authorized 802.11n clients.

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Marjory

1 year ago

I agree with Estrella. The WIPS may not be able to detect rogue APs operating in Greenfield 40 MHz-only mode as well.

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Estrella

1 year ago

I think the security risks that would not be detected by the 802.11a/g WIPS are hijacking attacks using rogue 802.11n APs against 802.11a clients.

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