Wifi security Standard Flashcards
1
Q
What does WEP stand for?
A
Wired Equivalent Privacy
2
Q
Is WEP secure?
A
No — it’s outdated and easily hacked.
3
Q
What does WPA2 use for encryption?
A
AES (Advanced Encryption Standard)
4
Q
Is WPA2 still in use?
A
Yes — it’s common and secure if AES is used.
5
Q
What is the latest and most secure Wi-Fi standard?
A
WPA3
6
Q
What makes WPA3 better?
A
Stronger encryption + SAE (Simultaneous Authentication of Equals)
7
Q
What does WPS stand for?
A
Wi-Fi Protected Setup
8
Q
Why is WPS considered insecure?
A
Vulnerable to brute-force attacks (especially with PIN method)
9
Q
Should you use WPS?
A
No — disable it if possible.
PIN-based WPS if you must keep WPS for some reason.
10
Q
WPA encryption
A
TKIP
11
Q
WEP encryption
A
RC4
