100-150 Question 294
Single answerYou are configuring a wireless network for a small business with around 15 employees. The network needs to be secure, but easy to manage without requiring an additional server for authentication. Which wireless security option would be the most appropriate to implement?
- A
WPA2-Personal
- B
WPA2-Enterprise
- C
WPA3-Personal
- D
WPA3-Enterprise
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
For a small business with around 15 employees, WPA3-Personal provides the best balance of security and simplicity. It offers advanced security features, such as stronger encryption and protections against offline attacks, without the need for the additional complexity of a RADIUS server, making it an ideal choice for this scenario.
- A. Incorrect.
WPA2-Personal uses a pre-shared key (PSK) for authentication, making it easy to set up but less secure compared to WPA3. It is still widely used but lacks the advanced security features of WPA3.
- B. Incorrect.
WPA2-Enterprise requires a RADIUS server for authentication, which adds complexity and is not ideal for small businesses without the necessary infrastructure.
- C. Correct.
WPA3-Personal is the ideal choice for small businesses as it offers improved security over WPA2, including stronger encryption and protections against offline password guessing, while still using a simple pre-shared key for authentication.
- D. Incorrect.
WPA3-Enterprise provides the highest level of wireless security, but it requires a RADIUS server for authentication, making it more suitable for larger organizations with the necessary infrastructure.