Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH v12) — Question 175

As a junior security analyst for a small business, you are tasked with setting up the company's first wireless network. The company wants to ensure the network is secure from potential attacks. Given that the company's workforce is relatively small and the need for simplicity in managing network security, which of the following measures would you consider a priority to protect the network?

Answer options

• A. Hide the network SSID
• B. Enable WPA2 or WPA3 encryption on the wireless router
• C. Implement a MAC address whitelist
• D. Establish a regular schedule for changing the network password

Correct answer: B

Explanation

Enabling WPA2 or WPA3 encryption on the wireless router is crucial as it provides strong protection for the data transmitted over the network, making it difficult for unauthorized users to access. While hiding the SSID and implementing a MAC address whitelist can add layers of security, they are not as effective as robust encryption. Changing the network password regularly is also important, but without strong encryption, the network remains vulnerable.