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  • What are the three components in the 802.1X system for 802.1x?

    The 802.1X system has three primary components: the supplicant, the authenticator, and the authentication server. The supplicant is the part of the device that requests access, the authenticator is the network device (such as a switch or access point) that ...

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  • What Is The Gold Standard Of Network Security?

    Extensible Authentication Protocol-Transfer Layer Security (EAP-TLS) is considered the gold standard for network security. It allows digital certificates to be deployed on WPA2-Enterprise with 802.1X authentication. EAP-TLS uses asymmetric cryptography to encrypt and decrypt messages and prevent unauthorized access to ...

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  • Understanding NIST SP 800-171 3.5.2: Device Identification & Authentication

    NIST SP 800-171 is a cybersecurity framework that protects Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). It applies to organizations handling sensitive government data and has been widely adopted as a best practice for securing IT environments. One of the most critical components ...

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  • How Does a Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) Attack Compromise Wi-Fi Networks?

    An MITM happens when attackers hijack a communication channel to intercept and steal data. In this type of attack, they position themselves between a user and an application, silently capturing or altering the data by deploying a rogue access point ...

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  • What is an Evil Twin attack in Wi-Fi, and how can I protect against it?

    Imagine you’re out shopping, getting coffee, or waiting for a flight. You quickly want to check your messages or search for something, so hop on a free public Wi-Fi network. But what if that network was only there to gather ...

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  • SCEP vs. Dynamic SCEP

    Simple Certificate Enrollment Protocol (SCEP) streamlines secure certificate issuance across networked devices, enabling scalable authentication and encryption. Instead of relying on manual provisioning, SCEP automates the process, allowing devices to request certificates directly from the Certificate Authority (CA) through a ...

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  • What is MAC spoofing, and how does it affect Wi-Fi security?

    MAC spoofing is when an attacker tricks a network by faking a device’s unique ID (MAC address) to gain unauthorized access or disrupt communication. This attack can happen in different ways, like modifying the hardware itself, spoofing the identity of ...

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  • Passwordless Magic Link Authentication: Explained

    Want to know how magic links work? Read on to know more about magic links other passwordless authentication methods for network security.

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  • Which Devices Support Passpoint and OpenRoaming?

    OpenRoaming & Passpoint Wi-Fi makes the use of mobile devices on the go more secure. Find out what devices and OS support Passoint.

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  • MobileIron vs MEM Intune: Top MDMs Compared

    Mobile devices like phones, tablets, and laptops are being used for work more than ever, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. Remote work and hybrid workplaces are the new normal, making mobile devices ubiquitous in enterprise settings. Mobile devices improve employee ...

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