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You work as a Network Administrator for Tech Perfect Inc. The company has a Windows Active Directory-based single domain single forest network. The functional level of the forest is Windows Server 2003. The company has recently provided laptops to its sales team members. You have configured access points in the network to enable a wireless network. The company's security policy states that all users using laptops must use smart cards for authentication. Which of the following authentication techniques will you use to implement the security policy of the company?
Suggested Answer: D
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38 comments · newest first
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Lourdes
10 months ago
Not sure about A, seems complicated for the sales team.
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Isaiah
11 months ago
C is way too insecure for this setup.
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Kate
11 months ago
Wait, can we really use smart cards with PEAP?
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Leeann
11 months ago
I agree, A is the best choice for security!
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Corinne
11 months ago
Definitely A, EAP-TLS is the way to go for smart card auth.
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Gerald
11 months ago
I feel like pre-shared keys and open systems are too weak for this scenario, but I can't recall the exact reasons why.
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Almeta
12 months ago
I practiced a similar question where EAP-TLS was the best option for secure authentication, so I’m leaning towards that.
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Adelle
12 months ago
I think PEAP-MS-CHAP is more common for wireless networks, but it doesn't specifically mention smart cards, right?
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Marget
12 months ago
I remember studying that EAP-TLS is a strong choice for smart card authentication, but I'm not entirely sure if it's the only option here.
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Merissa
12 months ago
The question mentions the company has a Windows Active Directory network, so EAP-TLS is probably the way to go since it integrates well with that environment.
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Dion
12 months ago
I remember learning about these wireless authentication techniques, but I'm drawing a blank on the specifics right now. I'll have to review my notes quickly before answering.
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Wei
12 months ago
Okay, the key here is that the company's security policy requires smart card authentication. That narrows it down to either EAP-TLS or PEAP-MS-CHAP.
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Hannah
12 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about the details of the different 802.1X authentication protocols. I'll need to think this through carefully.
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Lizette
1 year ago
This looks like a straightforward question on wireless authentication methods. I'm pretty confident I can handle this one.
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Catrice
1 year ago
I bet the sales team is already trying to sneak in with their 'I forgot my smart card' excuses. Nice try, but you're not fooling me!
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Malcom
1 year ago
Open system? Seriously? I'm pretty sure the janitor could hack into that network. Better go with the EAP-TLS, my dude.
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Latrice
1 year ago
Definitely, EAP-TLS provides a higher level of security for our network.
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Mozell
1 year ago
EAP-TLS is the best option for smart card authentication.
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Soledad
1 year ago
I agree, EAP-TLS is the way to go for better security.
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Reuben
1 year ago
Yeah, you're right. Open system is definitely not secure.
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Iola
1 year ago
Pre-shared key? Are you kidding me? That's like leaving the front door wide open. Time to dust off those smart cards, folks!
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Mitsue
1 year ago
Absolutely, smart cards are the way to go to ensure secure authentication.
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Novella
1 year ago
We should go with smart cards for authentication, like the security policy states.
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Tiera
1 year ago
Pre-shared key is definitely not secure enough for our network.
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Lou
1 year ago
D) Open system
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Dianne
1 year ago
C) Pre-shared key
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Iesha
1 year ago
B) IEEE 802.1X using PEAP-MS-CHAP
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Mitsue
1 year ago
A) IEEE 802.1X using EAP-TLS
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Isadora
1 year ago
IEEE 802.1X using EAP-TLS, of course! Anything less would be a security breach waiting to happen. This is a no-brainer.
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Glory
1 year ago
A) It's important to follow the company's security policy and ensure all users are using smart cards for authentication.
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Alyce
1 year ago
B) I agree, using smart cards with IEEE 802.1X using EAP-TLS is the most secure option.
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German
1 year ago
A) IEEE 802.1X using EAP-TLS is definitely the way to go for maximum security.
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Cherry
1 year ago
Ah, the good old smart card authentication. The company's security policy is right on the money - gotta keep those sales team members in check!
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Kenia
1 year ago
B) IEEE 802.1X using PEAP-MS-CHAP
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Elza
1 year ago
A) IEEE 802.1X using EAP-TLS
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Benedict
1 year ago
I'm not sure, but I think PEAP-MS-CHAP could also be a good option for smart card authentication.
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Tayna
2 years ago
I agree with Fidelia, EAP-TLS provides strong security for authentication.
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Fidelia
2 years ago
I think we should use IEEE 802.1X using EAP-TLS for smart card authentication.