SSCP Network and Communications Security Practice Question
Which wireless security protocol uses the Simultaneous Authentication of Equals (SAE) handshake to replace the Pre-Shared Key (PSK) method and provides stronger protection against offline dictionary attacks?
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WPA3
WPA3 uses SAE for secure key exchange, replacing WPA2's PSK.
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WPA2
Why it's wrong here
WPA2 uses PSK or 802.1X, not SAE.
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WPA
Why it's wrong here
WPA uses TKIP, not SAE.
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WPA3
Why this is correct
WPA3 uses SAE to replace PSK.
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WEP
Why it's wrong here
WEP uses RC4 and is broken.
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