CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501) — Question 401

A systems administrator needs to integrate multiple IoT and small embedded devices into the company's wireless network securely. Which of the following should the administrator implement to ensure low-power and legacy devices can connect to the wireless network?

Answer options

• A. WPS
• B. WPA
• C. EAP-FAST
• D. 802.1X

Correct answer: A

Explanation

WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is designed specifically to help connect devices easily and securely, making it suitable for low-power and legacy devices. WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) and EAP-FAST (Extensible Authentication Protocol-Flexible Authentication via Secure Tunneling) are more complex and not optimized for such devices. 802.1X is a network access control protocol that typically requires more processing power and is not suited for low-power devices.