Quick Answer
The answer is to implement rogue AP detection, disable SSID broadcast, and use WPA3-Enterprise. Disabling SSID broadcast removes the network name from beacon frames, reducing visibility to casual scanning tools and automated scripts, though it does not prevent determined attackers from discovering the SSID through passive monitoring. On the Systems Security Certified Practitioner SSCP exam, this question tests your understanding that wireless network security best practices focus on defense-in-depth rather than obscurity; a common trap is assuming SSID hiding provides strong security, when in fact it is merely a minor deterrent. Remember the memory tip: “Hide the name, but not the game”—SSID hiding reduces casual exposure but does not replace encryption or authentication.
This SSCP practice question tests your understanding of network and communications security. 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.
Which three of the following are best practices for securing a wireless network? (Choose three.)
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue: "best"
Why it matters: Signals that multiple options may be partially correct. Choose the option that most directly solves the exact problem described, not the one that sounds most complete.
Use MAC address filtering
Why wrong: MAC addresses can be spoofed, making this ineffective.
Set a weak passphrase for guest network
Why wrong: Weak passphrases are easily cracked.
Disable SSID broadcast
Hiding the SSID reduces casual detection.
Enable WPA3-Enterprise
WPA3-Enterprise uses 802.1X for strong authentication.
Implement rogue AP detection
Detecting unauthorized access points prevents security breaches.
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
Disable SSID broadcast
Disabling SSID broadcast prevents the access point from including its network name in beacon frames, making the network less visible to casual scanning tools. While this does not provide true security (as the SSID can still be discovered via passive monitoring of probe responses or association frames), it reduces the attack surface by hiding the network from non-malicious users and automated discovery scripts.
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.
Use MAC address filtering
Why it's wrong here
MAC addresses can be spoofed, making this ineffective.
Set a weak passphrase for guest network
Why it's wrong here
Weak passphrases are easily cracked.
Disable SSID broadcast
Why this is correct
Hiding the SSID reduces casual detection.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "best" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Enable WPA3-Enterprise
Implement rogue AP detection
Why this is correct
Detecting unauthorized access points prevents security breaches.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "best" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
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 protect against determined attackers using passive sniffing tools like Wireshark or airodump-ng.
Trap categories for this question
Keyword trap
Weak passphrases are easily cracked.
Detailed technical explanation
Disabling SSID broadcast works by setting the SSID field in the beacon frame to a null string (length 0), but the SSID is still transmitted in probe requests and probe responses during client association. In enterprise environments, this is often combined with 802.1X/EAP authentication and WPA3-Enterprise (which uses SAE or EAP-TLS) to provide mutual authentication and encryption, ensuring that even if the SSID is hidden, the network remains secure against eavesdropping and unauthorized access.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
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Network and Communications Security — This question tests Network and Communications Security — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: Disable SSID broadcast — Disabling SSID broadcast prevents the access point from including its network name in beacon frames, making the network less visible to casual scanning tools. While this does not provide true security (as the SSID can still be discovered via passive monitoring of probe responses or association frames), it reduces the attack surface by hiding the network from non-malicious users and automated discovery scripts.
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
Yes — watch for: "best". Signals that multiple options may be partially correct. Choose the option that most directly solves the exact problem described, not the one that sounds most complete.
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Variation 1. Which TWO of the following are best practices for securing a wireless network?
mediumWhy D: WPA2-Enterprise with 802.1X is a best practice because it provides strong encryption (AES-CCMP) and per-user authentication via a RADIUS server, eliminating the vulnerabilities of pre-shared keys. The 802.1X framework ensures that each user must authenticate individually, preventing unauthorized access even if a single credential is compromised. This is the gold standard for enterprise wireless security.
Last reviewed: Jun 30, 2026
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