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GIAC GSLC Exam - Topic 6 Question 34 Discussion

Posted by Justine on Oct 03, 2023 at 08:05 AM

Which of the following statements are true about WPA?

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

Suggested Answer: A

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36 comments · newest first
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Lauran 11 months ago
I thought the passphrase had to be at least 12 characters, not just 8!
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Leigha 11 months ago
Yup, weak passwords can totally get cracked in WPA.
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Anastacia 11 months ago
Wait, does WPA-PSK really convert the passphrase into a 256-bit key? Sounds odd.
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Mitzie 11 months ago
I agree, WEP is pretty outdated.
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Thad 11 months ago
WPA is definitely more secure than WEP!
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Beckie 11 months ago
D sounds right to me; I remember something about needing a passphrase of that length for WPA-PSK.
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Tyisha 12 months ago
I think B is correct too since weak passphrases can be easily cracked, just like in those practice questions we did.
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Laurel 12 months ago
I'm a bit unsure about C; I thought WPA-PSK used a different method for key generation, but I can't recall the specifics.
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Vincent 1 year ago
I remember studying that WPA is definitely more secure than WEP, so I think A is true.
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Benton 1 year ago
This question seems straightforward, but I want to double-check my understanding of the WPA requirements before selecting the answers.
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Georgeanna 1 year ago
I remember learning about WPA-PSK in class. I think I can narrow down the correct answers based on that knowledge.
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Glenna 1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about the differences between WPA and WEP. I'll need to review my notes on wireless security protocols.
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Alecia 1 year ago
This question seems pretty straightforward. I'm confident I can identify the true statements about WPA.
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Gregg 1 year ago
Okay, let's see here. I know WPA provides better security than WEP, and the passphrase length is important. I'll carefully read through each option.
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Florinda 1 year ago
Okay, I've got a strategy here. I'll first check the browser settings to see if any pop-up blocking is enabled, either at the OS or browser level. If not, I'll look into the cookie and browsing history as potential culprits. Gotta cover all the bases!
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Casandra 1 year ago
Hmm, the aggregate function in the trigger seems like the most straightforward solution to me. I'd probably start there and see if I can get that working.
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Noemi 1 year ago
I'm a little confused by the wording of the question. Does "Select the applicable options" mean I should choose the three most relevant capabilities, or are there exactly three correct answers? I'll need to think this through carefully.
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Madonna 1 year ago
WPA-PSK, where the 'P' stands for 'Paranoia' and the 'S' stands for 'Seriously, how many characters do I need to remember?'
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Joseph 1 year ago
Ethan
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Fabiola 1 year ago
↳ replying to Joseph
C) WPA-PSK converts the passphrase into a 256-bit key.
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Fabiola 1 year ago
↳ replying to Joseph
B) Shared-key WPA is vulnerable to password cracking attacks if a weak passphrase is used.
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Fabiola 1 year ago
↳ replying to Joseph
A) WPA provides better security than WEP.
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Mike 1 year ago
8 to 63 characters for the passphrase? That's a pretty wide range. I hope my cat's name isn't too short!
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Lashon 1 year ago
↳ replying to Mike
D) WPA-PSK requires a user to enter an 8-character to 63-character passphrase into a wireless client.
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Arlyne 1 year ago
↳ replying to Mike
B) Shared-key WPA is vulnerable to password cracking attacks if a weak passphrase is used.
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Rikki 1 year ago
↳ replying to Mike
A) WPA provides better security than WEP.
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Theresia 1 year ago
Wait, WPA-PSK converts the passphrase into a 256-bit key? That's like a secret code within a secret code!
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Teri 1 year ago
↳ replying to Theresia
D) WPA-PSK requires a user to enter an 8-character to 63-character passphrase into a wireless client.
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Kenneth 1 year ago
↳ replying to Theresia
C) WPA-PSK converts the passphrase into a 256-bit key.
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Rusty 1 year ago
↳ replying to Theresia
B) Shared-key WPA is vulnerable to password cracking attacks if a weak passphrase is used.
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Anglea 1 year ago
↳ replying to Theresia
A) WPA provides better security than WEP.
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Leatha 1 year ago
Shared-key WPA is only vulnerable if you use a weak password. Time to get creative with those passphrases!
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Virgie 1 year ago
WPA definitely provides better security than WEP. That's a no-brainer!
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Francisca 1 year ago
I'm not sure about C and D. Can someone explain why WPA-PSK converts the passphrase into a 256-bit key and why it requires a specific passphrase length?
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Ivory 2 years ago
I agree with you, Harrison. WPA does provide better security than WEP and shared-key WPA can be vulnerable to password cracking.
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Harrison 2 years ago
I think A and B are true about WPA.
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