GIAC GPEN Exam - Topic 9 Question 86 Discussion

Actual exam question for GIAC's GPEN exam

Question #: 86
Topic #: 9

You are concerned about war driving bringing hackers attention to your wireless network. What is the most basic step you can take to mitigate this risk?

AImplement WEP

BImplement WPA

CDon't broadcast SSID

DImplement MAC filtering

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Suggested Answer: C

by Kaycee at May 13, 2026, 05:24 AM

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Bette

3 days ago

Wait, people still use WEP? That's surprising!

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Huey

8 days ago

MAC filtering can be bypassed easily, though.

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Louisa

13 days ago

Disagree, hiding SSID is a good start too!

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Hubert

19 days ago

WPA is way better than WEP.

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Loreta

24 days ago

I thought WEP was outdated, why is it even an option?

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Malcom

29 days ago

MAC filtering is pretty weak, honestly.

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Derick

1 month ago

Really? Does hiding the SSID even help?

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Gladys

1 month ago

Not broadcasting SSID is a good idea too!

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Tomoko

1 month ago

WPA is way better than WEP.

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Maurine

2 months ago

I’m torn between not broadcasting the SSID and using WPA. I know both are common practices, but which is more effective?

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Junita

2 months ago

I feel like implementing WPA is the best option here, but I could be wrong. WEP is definitely outdated.

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Jospeh

2 months ago

I practiced a question like this before, and I think MAC filtering is a good idea, but it might not be the most basic step.

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Lenny

4 months ago

I think I remember that WPA is stronger than WEP, but I'm not sure if just not broadcasting the SSID is enough.

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