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The answer is to deploy a Wireless Intrusion Prevention System (WIPS). This is the correct technique because a WIPS continuously monitors the radio frequency (RF) spectrum to detect, classify, and block unauthorized wireless access points, including rogue APs that are not connected to the wired network. On the Cisco CyberOps Associate 200-201 exam, this question tests your understanding of network-based security monitoring versus host-based controls; a common trap is choosing a wired intrusion detection system, which cannot see wireless traffic. Remember that only a WIPS can identify rogue devices operating outside the physical network infrastructure. A helpful memory tip is to think of the “W” in WIPS as standing for “Wireless” and “Watch”—it watches the airwaves for anything that shouldn’t be there.
This 200-201 practice question tests your understanding of security monitoring. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
A company wants to monitor for unauthorized wireless access points. Which technique should they implement?
Enable port security on all switches.
Why wrong: Prevents unauthorized wired devices, not wireless.
Use VLAN segmentation.
Why wrong: Segments traffic but does not detect rogue APs.
Deploy a Wireless Intrusion Prevention System (WIPS).
Designed to detect rogue APs and wireless threats.
Implement 802.1X authentication.
Why wrong: Authenticates users, does not detect rogue APs.
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
Deploy a Wireless Intrusion Prevention System (WIPS).
A Wireless Intrusion Prevention System (WIPS) is specifically designed to detect, classify, and block unauthorized wireless access points (rogue APs) by continuously monitoring the RF spectrum. Unlike wired-only controls, WIPS can identify rogue devices that are not connected to the wired network, making it the correct choice for this requirement.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
Enable port security on all switches.
Why it's wrong here
Prevents unauthorized wired devices, not wireless.
Use VLAN segmentation.
Why it's wrong here
Segments traffic but does not detect rogue APs.
Deploy a Wireless Intrusion Prevention System (WIPS).
Why this is correct
Designed to detect rogue APs and wireless threats.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Implement 802.1X authentication.
Why it's wrong here
Authenticates users, does not detect rogue APs.
Common exam traps
Cisco often tests the distinction between wired security controls (port security, VLANs, 802.1X) and wireless-specific monitoring (WIPS), trapping candidates who assume that any network security measure can detect unauthorized wireless devices.
Detailed technical explanation
A WIPS works by deploying dedicated sensors or using access points in monitor mode to capture and analyze 802.11 frames, comparing them against a policy to identify rogue APs by BSSID, SSID, or vendor OUI. In a real-world scenario, a WIPS can automatically contain a rogue AP by launching a deauthentication attack or by disabling the switch port to which the rogue AP is connected via a wired integration like Cisco's Rogue Management.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
A help-desk technician troubleshoots why a newly connected PC cannot reach shared printers on the same floor. The cable is good, the switch port is active, but the PC is in VLAN 20 and the printers are in VLAN 10. The uplink trunk only allows VLAN 10. A trunk being up does not mean every VLAN crosses it.
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Security Monitoring — This question tests Security Monitoring — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: Deploy a Wireless Intrusion Prevention System (WIPS). — A Wireless Intrusion Prevention System (WIPS) is specifically designed to detect, classify, and block unauthorized wireless access points (rogue APs) by continuously monitoring the RF spectrum. Unlike wired-only controls, WIPS can identify rogue devices that are not connected to the wired network, making it the correct choice for this requirement.
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