Wireless Security 6.3 Flashcards

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WPA-PSK

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Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre Shared Key. 256-bit

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WPA-Enterprise

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Also known as WPA-802.1x

Authenticates users individually with an authentication server.

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3
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Captive Portal

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Commonly seen on wireless networks. Access table recognizes a lack of authentication, then redirects you web access to a captive portal page so you can authenticate. Once authenticated, the web session continues until the access times out.

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Using WPS

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Wi-Fi Protected Setup, previously known as Wi-Fi Simple Config. This was meant to be an easy way to a wireless network. WPS had significant inherent design flaws. It was too easy to brute force access. Disable WPS entirely as a best practice.

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