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SSCP Practice Question: Which TWO of the following are best practices for…
Which TWO of the following are best practices for securing a wireless network? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
ISC2 often tests the misconception that disabling SSID broadcast is a strong security measure, when in reality it is only a minor obscurity technique that does not prevent determined attackers from discovering the network.
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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Disable SSID broadcast
Disabling SSID broadcast prevents the access point from including the network name in beacon frames, making the network less visible to casual scanning tools. However, it is not a security measure because the SSID is still transmitted in probe requests and responses, and can be easily discovered using packet capture tools like Wireshark or airodump-ng. It is considered a best practice only as a minor obscurity layer, not a replacement for strong encryption.
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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Disable SSID broadcast
Why this is correct
Hiding SSID reduces visibility to casual scanners.
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Set a short, simple pre-shared key for convenience
Why it's wrong here
Weak passwords are a security risk.
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Use WEP encryption
Why it's wrong here
WEP is outdated and easily cracked.
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Enable MAC address filtering
Why it's wrong here
MAC filtering is easily bypassed by spoofing.
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Use WPA3 encryption
Why this is correct
WPA3 provides strong encryption and authentication.
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