CWNP Exam CWSP-207 Topic 3 Question 14 Discussion

Actual exam question for CWNP's CWSP-207 exam

Question #: 14
Topic #: 3

In an effort to optimize WLAN performance, ABC Company has upgraded their WLAN infrastructure from 802.11a/g to 802.11n. 802.11a/g clients are still supported and are used throughout ABC's facility. ABC has always been highly security conscious, but due to budget limitations, they have not yet updated their overlay WIPS solution to 802.11n or 802.11ac.

Given ABC's deployment strategy, what security risks would not be detected by the 802.11a/g WIPS?

AHijacking attack performed by using a rogue 802.11n AP against an 802.11a client

BRogue AP operating in Greenfield 40 MHz-only mode

C802.11a STA performing a deauthentication attack against 802.11n APs

D802.11n client spoofing the MAC address of an authorized 802.11n client

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Suggested Answer: B

by Ceola at Sep 15, 2024, 08:22 PM

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Kami

17 days ago

Haha, I bet the security team is wishing they had a time machine to go back and upgrade that WIPS before the 802.11n rollout. Talk about being behind the curve!

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Portia

18 days ago

Well, the WIPS is clearly not keeping up with the times. I bet the IT team is just praying they don't get hit by some crazy 802.11n attack!

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Sherron

20 days ago

Hmm, I'm torn between B and D. Either way, the outdated WIPS is leaving some nasty blind spots in ABC's security.

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Marsha

21 days ago

I'm going with D. If the WIPS is only 802.11a/g, it won't be able to catch an 802.11n client spoofing an authorized client's MAC.

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Valentine

22 days ago

Definitely B. The WIPS can't detect rogue APs operating in 40 MHz-only mode, which is a huge security risk.

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Carey

3 days ago

I agree, rogue APs in Greenfield 40 MHz-only mode can easily go undetected.

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Earleen

3 days ago

That's a major vulnerability that ABC Company needs to address as soon as possible.

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Adelaide

23 days ago

I'm going to have to go with C on this one. Seeing an 802.11a STA perform a deauthentication attack against the 802.11n APs would definitely slip under the radar of that legacy WIPS.

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Lenna

24 days ago

Haha, these security questions always make me feel like I'm in a spy movie! But seriously, I think B is the right answer. The WIPS is just not equipped to handle those newer 802.11n shenanigans.

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Mike

28 days ago

I'd go with D. An 802.11n client spoofing the MAC address of an authorized client could easily slip past the older 802.11a/g WIPS solution.

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Stephaine

11 days ago

C) 802.11a STA performing a deauthentication attack against 802.11n APs

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Amira

14 days ago

B) Rogue AP operating in Greenfield 40 MHz-only mode

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Alecia

15 days ago

A) Hijacking attack performed by using a rogue 802.11n AP against an 802.11a client

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Laine

1 months ago

Option B seems like the most likely security risk here. The WIPS is not able to detect rogue APs operating in 40 MHz-only mode, which could allow for some nasty attacks.

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Una

2 days ago

We should definitely look into upgrading the overlay WIPS solution to better protect our network.

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Jani

8 days ago

It's concerning that the WIPS wouldn't be able to detect such a significant security risk.

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Santos

23 days ago

I agree, rogue APs in Greenfield 40 MHz-only mode could definitely pose a serious threat.

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Cassi

1 months ago

I believe the 802.11a WIPS would also miss detecting 802.11n clients spoofing the MAC address of authorized 802.11n clients.

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Marjory

2 months ago

I agree with Estrella. The WIPS may not be able to detect rogue APs operating in Greenfield 40 MHz-only mode as well.

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Estrella

2 months ago

I think the security risks that would not be detected by the 802.11a/g WIPS are hijacking attacks using rogue 802.11n APs against 802.11a clients.

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