COMPUTER NETWORKING

WIRELESS NETWORKS AND MOBILE IP

INTRODUCTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why is a rogue AP a security vulnerability?
A
It uses the weaker IEEE 802.15.ax protocol.
B
It allows an attacker to bypass many of the network security configurations.
C
It requires the use of vulnerable wireless probes on all mobile devices.
D
It conflicts with other network firewalls and can cause them to become disabled.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A rogue access point (rogue AP) is any wireless access point that has been installed on a network’s wired infrastructure without the consent of the network’s administrator or owner, thereby providing unauthorized wireless access to the network’s wired infrastructure.

Detailed explanation-2: -A rogue wireless device is one of the leading security threats in wireless networking. It has the ability to disclose confidential system information that is potentially damaging to an organization.

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