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A security practitioner is tasked with securing the organization's Wireless Access Points (WAP). Which of these is the MOST effective way of restricting this environment to authorized users?
Suggested Answer: B
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32 comments · newest first
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Ira
10 months ago
Wait, people still use WEP? That's wild!
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Gertude
11 months ago
I thought MAC address filtering was pretty effective, but I've heard it can be spoofed.
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Lenna
11 months ago
Changing the SSID is just a distraction, not a real security measure.
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Janella
11 months ago
Disabling SSID broadcast doesn't really stop determined hackers.
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Anika
11 months ago
WPA2 is a must for securing WAPs!
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Judy
12 months ago
I vaguely recall that MAC address filtering can be bypassed, so I’m not sure if that’s the best option either. It’s tricky!
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Robt
12 months ago
Changing the SSID to something random seems like a good idea, but I feel like it might not really stop determined attackers.
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Hollis
12 months ago
I think disabling SSID broadcast can help, but I’m not convinced it’s the most effective method. I’ve seen practice questions where it was more about encryption.
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Ashton
1 year ago
I remember studying that WPA2 is crucial for securing wireless networks, but I’m not sure if it’s the only thing we should rely on.
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Son
1 year ago
Creating MAC address-based ACLs could work, but that can be a pain to manage, especially in a larger organization. I think WPA2 is the simplest and most effective solution for this scenario.
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Eric
1 year ago
Enabling WPA2 encryption is definitely the way to go here. That provides strong encryption and authentication to keep unauthorized users off the network. The other options might add some security, but WPA2 is the clear winner in my opinion.
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Terrilyn
1 year ago
I'm a bit unsure about this one. Disabling SSID broadcast or changing the SSID name might help, but I'm not sure if those are the most effective methods. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Kimbery
1 year ago
Hmm, this seems like a straightforward wireless security question. I think enabling WPA2 encryption is the most effective way to restrict access to authorized users.
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Mabel
1 year ago
Hmm, service composability - that's about being able to combine services in different ways, right? I'll need to review the principles and see which ones support that.
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Vallie
1 year ago
This one seems pretty straightforward. I'm pretty sure the answer is Integrity, since that's a key technical safeguard.
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Chantell
1 year ago
I've got a good feeling about this one. The question is pretty straightforward - it's just asking which controller the orphaned APs will join. I think I can narrow it down based on the controller characteristics provided in the answer choices.
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Tammy
1 year ago
Haha, disabling SSID? Next, they'll be telling us to use 'password123' as the passphrase. Security through obscurity is so 90s.
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Tamar
1 year ago
D) Create Access Control Lists (ACL) based on Media Access Control (MAC) addresses
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Lucy
1 year ago
B) Disable the broadcast of the Service Set Identifier (SSID) name
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Aliza
1 year ago
A) Enable Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) encryption on the wireless access point
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Aretha
1 year ago
MAC address ACLs, huh? That's like having a bouncer at the door who only recognizes the cool kids. Not exactly inclusive, is it?
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Brigette
1 year ago
C: D) Create Access Control Lists (ACL) based on Media Access Control (MAC) addresses
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Jenelle
1 year ago
B: B) Disable the broadcast of the Service Set Identifier (SSID) name
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Naomi
1 year ago
A: A) Enable Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) encryption on the wireless access point
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Jolene
1 year ago
A random SSID name? Seriously? That's like trying to hide your identity with a fake mustache. It's not fooling anyone.
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Effie
1 year ago
Disabling SSID broadcast? Pfft, that's like putting a 'kick me' sign on your back. Not secure at all.
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Luis
1 year ago
D) Create Access Control Lists (ACL) based on Media Access Control (MAC) addresses
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Henriette
1 year ago
A) Enable Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) encryption on the wireless access point
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Germaine
2 years ago
WPA2 encryption is definitely the way to go! It's the industry standard for secure wireless access.
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Edmond
2 years ago
I believe creating ACLs based on MAC addresses is also a good option to restrict access.
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Yvonne
2 years ago
I agree with Alethea, WPA2 encryption provides strong security for WAP.
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Alethea
2 years ago
I think the most effective way is to enable WPA2 encryption.