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Device security is more important than ever. Just one compromised device can give attackers access to your whole network. Because of this, security professionals depend on device attestation and authentication. Although they might sound similar, these two ideas have very ... Read More
The Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) provides a standard framework for authenticating users and devices to a network. It uses various authentication methods, such as tokens, smart cards, digital certificates, and one-time passwords. Some EAP methods use symmetric cryptography, so only ... Read More
TLS and EAP-TLS might seem identical initially since they depend on encryption and certificate-based authentication. TLS and extensible authentication protocols-transfer layer security (EAP-TLS) are often discussed in network security. They are used in various ways, though, and serve distinct purposes. ... Read More
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 ... Read More
Extensible Authentication Protocol-Transport Layer Security (EAP-TLS ) and Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol (PEAP ) are both authentication protocols used in the 802.1x framework, but they are not the same. The key difference between them is their authentication procedures. EAP-TLS requires ... Read More
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 ... Read More
Wireless Protocol 3 (WPA3) improves Wi-Fi security compared to the WPA2 protocol, as it provides individual data encryption, side channel protection, and a more robust authentication mechanism through its 192-bit encryption than the WPA2 protocol. Here are some improvements offered ... Read More
802.1x Authentication is a network security standard that grants access to wired and wireless networks by validating authorized users and devices. The 802.1X protocol is the IEEE Standard for Port-Based Network Access Control (PNAC). Network administrators widely use 802.1x for ... Read More
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 ... Read More
Wi-Fi is now a necessity. However, its convenience also makes it a prime target for cyber threats. As the number of Wi-Fi-enabled devices skyrockets, so do security risks. Attackers exploit weak passwords, rogue access points, and outdated security protocols to ... Read More