Wireless Network Security Overview

This set of flashcards covers key vocabulary related to wireless network security, including definitions of protocols, types of attacks, and hardware components.

WLAN

Wireless Local Area Network, commonly known as Wi-Fi, designed to replace or supplement wired LAN.

Access Point (AP)

A device that connects wireless clients to a wired network via radio signals.

Evil Twin Attack

An unauthorized AP that mimics a legitimate AP to capture user data.

Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)

An outdated security protocol for wireless networks that encrypts transmissions using a shared secret key.

Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)

A security protocol designed to provide a stronger wireless network security than WEP.

Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2)

An advanced version of WPA that provides improved encryption and data integrity.

Wi-Fi Protected Access 3 (WPA3)

The latest generation of Wi-Fi security protocol that enhances protection and simplifies configuration.

MAC Address Filtering

A method of controlling access to a WLAN by allowing only devices with specific MAC addresses.

Rogue Access Point

An unauthorized AP, set up by an insider, that bypasses network security.

Denial of Service Attack

A type of attack that prevents legitimate users from accessing network resources by flooding the RF spectrum.