100-150 Question 290
Single answerYour company is setting up a new wireless network for employees. Security is a priority because sensitive company data will be transmitted over the network. The IT team needs to choose the most secure wireless protocol and authentication method available. Employees will connect using their unique corporate credentials. Which wireless security configuration should be implemented?
- A
WPA2-Personal
- B
WPA2-Enterprise
- C
WPA3-Personal
- D
WPA3-Enterprise
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
WPA3-Enterprise is the best choice for corporate environments requiring strong security and individual user authentication. It provides enhanced encryption and robust authentication mechanisms compared to WPA2 and WPA3-Personal. By using a RADIUS server, it ensures that each user has unique credentials, reducing the risk of unauthorized access.
- A. Incorrect.
WPA2-Personal uses a pre-shared key (PSK), which is not suitable for environments requiring individual user authentication. It is less secure for corporate use because all users share the same key.
- B. Incorrect.
WPA2-Enterprise supports individual user authentication with a RADIUS server, making it more secure than WPA2-Personal. However, WPA3 offers improved security features over WPA2.
- C. Incorrect.
WPA3-Personal improves security over WPA2-Personal by using SAE (Simultaneous Authentication of Equals) instead of PSK. However, like WPA2-Personal, it does not support individual user authentication, making it less suitable for corporate environments.
- D. Correct.
WPA3-Enterprise offers the highest level of security for modern networks. It includes 192-bit encryption and supports individual user authentication via a RADIUS server, making it ideal for environments with sensitive data.