Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP): An early security protocol designed for wireless networks. Introduced in 1997 as part of the original 802.11 wireless standard, it was intended to provide confidentiality comparable to that of a traditional wired network. However, WEP was found to have significant security vulnerabilities that made it relatively easy for attackers to decrypt network traffic. As a result, it has been largely replaced by more secure protocols, such as WPA and WPA2.
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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