Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH v12) — Question 162

You are an ethical hacker contracted to conduct a security audit for a company. During the audit, you discover that the company's wireless network is using WEP encryption. You understand the vulnerabilities associated with WEP and plan to recommend a more secure encryption method. Which of the following would you recommend as a suitable replacement to enhance the security of the company's wireless network?

Answer options

• A. Open System authentication
• B. WPA2-PSK with AES encryption
• C. SSID broadcast disabling
• D. MAC address filtering

Correct answer: B

Explanation

WPA2-PSK with AES encryption is the most secure choice among the options, as it addresses the vulnerabilities associated with WEP by providing stronger encryption and authentication mechanisms. Open System authentication, SSID broadcast disabling, and MAC address filtering do not enhance encryption and are not sufficient alone to secure a wireless network effectively.