802.1X/EAP (CCMP/AES) and its relation to WEP, TKIP, RC4, WPA/WPA2

RC4

RC4 (Rivest Cipher 4) is a stream cipher used in WEP and TKIP. It was once widely used but is now considered weak and vulnerable to attacks.

802.1X/EAP

802.1X/EAP is a network authentication protocol that provides secure access control. It ensures that only authorized devices can connect to a network.

CCMP/AES

CCMP/AES is an encryption algorithm used in WPA/WPA2 for secure communication. It ensures that data transmitted over a Wi-Fi network is protected from unauthorized access.

Hotspots and Captive Portals

Hotspots and Captive Portals are public Wi-Fi networks that require user authentication or acceptance of terms before granting access. They are commonly found in places like cafes, airports, and hotels.

Robust Secure Networks (RSN)

Robust Secure Networks (RSN) is a framework for securing Wi-Fi networks. It includes 802.1X/EAP and WPA/WPA2 as key components to ensure network security.

SIEM/Mobile Device Log Files

SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) is a system used to collect and analyze log files from mobile devices. It helps identify security incidents and potential threats by analyzing the data in the log files.

TKIP

TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) is an older encryption protocol that has been replaced by CCMP/AES. It was used as a security measure in Wi-Fi networks but is now considered less secure.

WEP

WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is an outdated and insecure encryption protocol. It was commonly used in early Wi-Fi networks but is no longer recommended due to its vulnerabilities.

WIDS

WIDS (Wireless Intrusion Detection System) is a security mechanism for monitoring and protecting wireless networks. It detects and alerts network administrators about any unauthorized or suspicious activities.

WPA/WPA2

WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) is a security protocol that replaced WEP. It provides stronger encryption and security features to protect Wi-Fi networks from unauthorized access.

WPS

WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a feature that simplifies the process of connecting devices to a Wi-Fi network. It allows users to easily add new devices to their network without manually entering the network password.