Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2): A security protocol and a current industry standard that is used to safeguard wireless networks. It improves upon its predecessor, WPA, by introducing a more secure encryption method known as the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) and a robust integrity check known as CCMP (Counter Cipher Mode with Block Chaining Message Authentication Code Protocol). These features ensure that network traffic is secure from unauthorized access, interception, and tampering.
Categories: CC D4: Network Security | CCSP D3: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D4: Communication and Network Security | Security+ D3: Security Architecture | SSCP D6: Network and Communication Security
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