CND Practice Question: Enterprise Cloud Virtual And Wireless Network Protection
A network security engineer is designing a secure enterprise wireless network architecture to mitigate modern wireless attacks. Which THREE security configurations and protocols should be mandated? (Choose THREE)
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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WPA3-Enterprise with 192-bit cryptographic strength
WPA3-Enterprise, 802.11w (PMF), and WIPS deployment form the cornerstone of a secure enterprise wireless defense strategy.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Open authentication with MAC address filtering
Why it's wrong here
Open auth with MAC filtering is insecure and easily bypassed.
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WPA3-Enterprise with 192-bit cryptographic strength
Why this is correct
WPA3-Enterprise provides robust mutual authentication and encryption suited for secure enterprise environments.
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Protected Management Frames (PMF / 802.11w)
Why this is correct
PMF protects management frames against spoofing, deauthentication, and disassociation attacks.
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WEP shared key authentication for legacy device compatibility
Why it's wrong here
WEP is obsolete, insecure, and should never be used.
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Wireless Intrusion Prevention System (WIPS) for rogue AP mitigation
Why this is correct
WIPS detects and mitigates unauthorized rogue access points and wireless threats.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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