FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY

WHAT IS COMPUTER SECURITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Wireless networks are more secure than wired networks?
A
False
B
True
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Generally, wireless networks are a bit less secure than wired networks.

Detailed explanation-2: -Security – Wired networks are more secure than wireless networks. This is due to the fact that your network is only accessible with a physical cable connection. With wireless networks, the Wi-Fi signal is broadcasted outside of the building, leaving it open to the public and potential hackers.

Detailed explanation-3: -Wireless network security is vital because it helps protect your data from unauthorized access. Wi-Fi networks are particularly vulnerable to cyberattacks because they use radio waves to transmit data; this means that anyone within range of the Wi-Fi signal can potentially intercept and read the data being sent.

Detailed explanation-4: -Typically, wireless network security is delivered through wireless devices (usually a wireless router/switch) that encrypts and secures all wireless communication by default. Even if the wireless network security is compromised, the hacker is not able to view the content of the traffic/packet in transit.

Detailed explanation-5: -Wireless local area networks (WLANs) transmit and receive data using radio waves rather than wires. This lack of a physical barrier makes WLANs vulnerable to unlawful interception, eavesdropping, hacking and a range of other cyber security issues.

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