Exam 312-50v11 topic 1 question 176 discussion

Wireless Network Assessment Wireless network assessment determines the vulnerabilities in an organization’s wireless networks. In the past, wireless networks used weak and defective data encryption mechanisms. Now, wireless network standards have evolved, but many networks still use weak and outdated security mechanisms and are open to attack. Wireless network assessments try to attack wireless authentication mechanisms and gain unauthorized access. This type of assessment tests wireless networks and identifies rogue networks that may exist within an organization’s perimeter. These assessments audit client-specified sites with a wireless network. They sniff wireless network traffic and try to crack encryption keys. Auditors test other network access if they gain access to the wireless network.

"for any weak and outdated security mechanisms that are open to attack". i think it's more broader than 'wireless network assessment', i think the correct answer should be 'host based assessment'.

Types of Vulnerability Assessment - Wireless Network Assessment Many wireless networks still use weak and outdated security mechanisms and are open to attack. Wireless network assessments try to attack wireless authentication mechanisms and gain unauthorized access. This type of assessment tests wireless networks and identifies rogue networks that may exist within an organization’s perimeter. (P.529/513)

Security mechanisms are implemented and configured on the Wireless network. it cant be host or others

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