Quick Answer
The answer is WPA3 with SAE, the strongest Wi-Fi encryption standard currently available for securing wireless networks. This is correct because WPA3 replaces the pre-shared key (PSK) exchange of WPA2 with Simultaneous Authentication of Equals (SAE), a protocol that provides forward secrecy and robust resistance to offline dictionary attacks, even if a password is weak. On the Certified Ethical Hacker CEH exam, this question tests your understanding of wireless security evolution and the specific cryptographic improvements in WPA3; a common trap is selecting WPA2-Enterprise or WPA3-Transitional, which still allow legacy vulnerabilities. The exam expects you to recognize that SAE is the key differentiator, not just the WPA3 label. For a memory tip, think “SAE = Strong Authentication Everywhere” to recall that it eliminates the weak handshake of WPA2.
This CEH practice question tests your understanding of advanced topics: wireless, cloud, iot, cryptography. 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 security team is evaluating wireless security for a corporate network. They want to implement the strongest current encryption standard for Wi-Fi. Which of the following should they choose?
WEP with 128-bit key
Why wrong: WEP is broken and should never be used.
WPA2 with CCMP
Why wrong: WPA2 is still considered secure but WPA3 is stronger and recommended for new deployments.
802.1X with EAP-TLS
Why wrong: 802.1X is an authentication framework, not a wireless encryption standard; it can be used with WPA2/WPA3.
WPA3 with SAE
Correct: WPA3 is the most secure Wi-Fi standard.
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
WPA3 with SAE
WPA3 is the latest Wi-Fi security standard, offering stronger encryption with SAE (Simultaneous Authentication of Equals) and replacing WPA2.
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.
WEP with 128-bit key
Why it's wrong here
WEP is broken and should never be used.
WPA2 with CCMP
802.1X with EAP-TLS
WPA3 with SAE
Why this is correct
Correct: WPA3 is the most secure Wi-Fi standard.
Related concept
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Common exam traps
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Detailed technical explanation
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
A practitioner preparing for the CEH exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
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Advanced Topics: Wireless, Cloud, IoT, Cryptography — This question tests Advanced Topics: Wireless, Cloud, IoT, Cryptography — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: WPA3 with SAE — WPA3 is the latest Wi-Fi security standard, offering stronger encryption with SAE (Simultaneous Authentication of Equals) and replacing WPA2.
Identify which CEH exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Variation 1. A security engineer wants to ensure that a wireless network uses the most secure encryption available. Which of the following should be configured on the access point?
mediumWhy B: WPA3 is the latest Wi-Fi security standard, providing stronger encryption (GCMP-256) and protection against dictionary attacks via SAE.
Last reviewed: Jun 21, 2026
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