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Types of WPA2 Authentication

Wireless encryption standards have developed to account for shifting network needs, emerging security threats, and discovered flaws in older encryption methods. WPA2-PSK/Personal and WPA2-ENT are the two variants of the WPA2 protocol that are in use today and provide different levels of security. WPA2 Enterprise uses IEEE 802.1X to deliver enterprise-grade authentication, and it was…

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WIRELESS ENTERPRISE AUTHENTICATION: 802.1X

Due to the prevalence of cyberattacks, cybersecurity measures have risen to the forefront of concern for companies of all sizes. Their purpose is to prevent the loss, misuse, or alteration of any kind of information belonging to the company. This article will delve into the logistics of setting up and running Wireless Enterprise Authentication, emphasizing…

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Wi-Fi Authentication Types Compared

To protect a wireless network, authentication is the first line of defense. When only authorized individuals are granted access to a network, a company knows its data is safe. Conversely, a network is more vulnerable to attack if improper authentication is used. Different authentication techniques have distinct advantages and disadvantages and a varying range of…

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The Stages of 802.1X Authentication

802.1X Authentication Protocol The 802.1X authentication protocol is an advanced cryptographic network protocol used to protect wired and wireless networks. It ensures the security of data and the identification of any device or person attempting to enter the network. IEEE 802.1X is a port-based Network Access Control (PNAC) standard meant to offer an authentication method…

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Step-by-Step 802.1X Configuration

IEEE 802.1X To deploy WPA in a wireless network, an access point uses 802.1X. A wireless client must be authenticated using WPA before it can establish a connection with the access point. Switches use 802.1X to perform port-based authentication for wire-based networks. WPA-PSK (pre-shared key, commonly known as WPA-Personal) and WPA/WPA2 Enterprise are the most…

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802.1X Authentication With EAP-MD5 Is Insecure

In November 2022, the French data protection authority (CNIL) announced that it had issued a fine of over $600,000 against a French energy company (EDF). The findings stated that the energy company failed to handle customers’ data reliably. The regulator also found that user credentials were stored and protected with an MD5 hash declared cryptographically…

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Context-Aware Authentication with Cloud Radius

Forrester, an analyst firm’s report, suggests 80% of data breaches occur due to weak credentials. There were simpler days when data on a network was believed to be safe, but it is not so in the present. The stakes are higher now with more and more threat factors and Layer 2 attacks. Organizations are constantly…

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