GIAC Exam GSLC Topic 5 Question 55 Discussion

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Question #: 55
Topic #: 5

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Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a security protocol for wireless local area networks (WLANs). It has two components, authentication and encryption. It provides security equivalent to wired networks for wireless networks. WEP encrypts data on a wireless network by using a fixed secret key. Which of the following statements are true about WEP?

Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.

AWEP uses the RC4 encryption algorithm.

BAutomated tools such as AirSnort are available for discovering WEP keys.

CIt provides better security than the Wi-Fi Protected Access protocol.

DThe Initialization Vector (IV) field of WEP is only 24 bits long.

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Edna

2 months ago

I heard WEP is so weak, you could crack it with a calculator and a piece of chewing gum. Talk about security through obscurity!

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Stevie

20 days ago

D) The Initialization Vector (IV) field of WEP is only 24 bits long.

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Azalee

27 days ago

B) Automated tools such as AirSnort are available for discovering WEP keys.

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Dominga

1 months ago

A) WEP uses the RC4 encryption algorithm.

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Chantay

2 months ago

C is definitely false. WEP is much weaker than Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) or WPA2, which provide much better security.

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Antonio

28 days ago

D) The Initialization Vector (IV) field of WEP is only 24 bits long.

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Delsie

1 months ago

B) Automated tools such as AirSnort are available for discovering WEP keys.

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Haley

1 months ago

A) WEP uses the RC4 encryption algorithm.

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Sabrina

2 months ago

A and D are correct, WEP uses the RC4 algorithm and has a short IV field, making it vulnerable to attacks. B is also true, as tools like AirSnort can be used to crack WEP keys.

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