SSCP Network and Communications Security Practice Question
Which wireless security standard introduced the Simultaneous Authentication of Equals (SAE) handshake to replace the pre-shared key (PSK) method?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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WPA3
WPA3 replaced WPA2's PSK with SAE, which provides forward secrecy and is resistant to offline dictionary attacks.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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802.11i
Why it's wrong here
802.11i is the standard for WPA2, not WPA3.
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WEP
Why it's wrong here
WEP uses RC4 with static keys and is completely broken.
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WPA3
Why this is correct
WPA3 introduces SAE (a variant of Dragonfly) for secure key exchange.
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WPA2
Why it's wrong here
WPA2 uses PSK or 802.1X but not SAE.
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Variation 1. 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?
medium- A.WPA2
- B.WPA
- ✓ C.WPA3
- D.WEP
Why C: WPA3 uses SAE for secure key exchange, replacing WPA2's PSK.
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