SecurityQuestion 40 of 100
Which of the following is the strongest wireless encryption standard a technician should select when configuring a modern home or small-office router?
a.WEP
b.WPA
c.WPS
d.WPA3
Explanation
WPA3 is the newest and strongest Wi-Fi security standard, improving on WPA2 with better key exchange. WEP and the original WPA are outdated and insecure, and WPS is a convenience feature that can weaken security.
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