What best describes WPA2 in relation to 802.11 wireless networks?
A.
WPA2 is the standard that defines security for WLANs.
B.
WPA2 is a certification created by the Wi-Fi Alliance that validates devices correctly implement CCMP/ AES.
C.
WPA2 is the second version of WPA and it enhances security through the use of TKIP instead of WEP.
D.
WPA2 is specified in the 802.11 standard as implementing CCMP/AES.
The Answer Is:
B
This question includes an explanation.
Explanation:
WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) is a security certification program developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance to secure wireless computer networks. It is important to understand the following:
WPA2 and the 802.11 Standard: While WPA2 is based on elements of the 802.11i amendment to the 802.11 standard, it is not itself a standard but rather a certification to ensure devices comply with certain security criteria, including the correct implementation of CCMP (Counter Mode Cipher Block Chaining Message Authentication Code Protocol) and AES (Advanced Encryption Standard).
CCMP/AES Implementation: WPA2 enhances the security of wireless networks by using CCMP for encryption, which is based on AES, a robust encryption algorithm. This represents a significant security improvement over WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) and WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) that used TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol).
WPA vs. WPA2: WPA was the interim security enhancement over WEP, utilizing TKIP for encryption. WPA2, however, moved to the more secure AES-based encryption method. Contrary to option C, WPA2 does not enhance security by using TKIP; it uses CCMP/AES.
Therefore, option B correctly describes WPA2 as a certification program ensuring devices properly implement the more secure CCMP/AES encryption methods.
References:
Wi-Fi Alliance website for WPA2 certification details.
IEEE 802.11i-2004: Amendment for Enhanced Security.
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