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What is a rogue access point?
What is a rogue access point?
- An access point that is officially added to the network after a periodic review
- An access point provided by the company for employees to use
- An access point that an employee adds to the network without authorization (correct)
- An access point used solely for wireless spectrum analysis
Why might an employee introduce a rogue access point?
Why might an employee introduce a rogue access point?
- To connect personal devices without permission (correct)
- To increase network efficiency
- To comply with company policies
- To enhance corporate network security
What potential harm could a rogue access point cause?
What potential harm could a rogue access point cause?
- Allowing unauthorized access to the corporate network (correct)
- Improving wireless spectrum understanding
- Providing secure access to personal devices
- Enhancing network performance
How can a mobile device become a rogue access point?
How can a mobile device become a rogue access point?
Why is it essential to conduct periodic reviews of the wireless environment?
Why is it essential to conduct periodic reviews of the wireless environment?
What can help understand who is using the frequencies in your wireless environment?
What can help understand who is using the frequencies in your wireless environment?
What is the purpose of using network access control mechanisms like 802.1x?
What is the purpose of using network access control mechanisms like 802.1x?
What is a Wi-Fi Pineapple commonly used for in relation to network security?
What is a Wi-Fi Pineapple commonly used for in relation to network security?
What makes a wireless evil twin different from a typical rogue access point?
What makes a wireless evil twin different from a typical rogue access point?
Why is using encrypted communication important when connected to a public Wi-Fi open network?
Why is using encrypted communication important when connected to a public Wi-Fi open network?
How does a wireless evil twin overpower other access points on the network?
How does a wireless evil twin overpower other access points on the network?
What security measure could prevent an attacker from gaining unauthorized access via a rogue access point?
What security measure could prevent an attacker from gaining unauthorized access via a rogue access point?
What is a common way a rogue access point can be introduced to a network?
What is a common way a rogue access point can be introduced to a network?
Why is the presence of rogue access points considered a significant security issue?
Why is the presence of rogue access points considered a significant security issue?
What can happen if someone gains access to a wireless access point on the network?
What can happen if someone gains access to a wireless access point on the network?
How could turning on wireless sharing on a mobile device contribute to the creation of a rogue access point?
How could turning on wireless sharing on a mobile device contribute to the creation of a rogue access point?
Why is it recommended to conduct periodic reviews of the wireless environment?
Why is it recommended to conduct periodic reviews of the wireless environment?
What makes it easier for someone to create a rogue access point on a network today?
What makes it easier for someone to create a rogue access point on a network today?
What is the purpose of a wireless evil twin access point?
What is the purpose of a wireless evil twin access point?
How does a wireless evil twin access point become the primary access point on a network?
How does a wireless evil twin access point become the primary access point on a network?
Why is it crucial to use network access control mechanisms like 802.1x?
Why is it crucial to use network access control mechanisms like 802.1x?
What is a common method used by attackers to entice users to connect to a wireless evil twin access point?
What is a common method used by attackers to entice users to connect to a wireless evil twin access point?
Why might public Wi-Fi hotspots be more vulnerable to attacks involving wireless evil twins?
Why might public Wi-Fi hotspots be more vulnerable to attacks involving wireless evil twins?
What security measure can help ensure secure communication over a public Wi-Fi open network?
What security measure can help ensure secure communication over a public Wi-Fi open network?
