In this module we will learn the WI-FI Pentesting Basics
WiFi authentication types are crucial for securing wireless networks and protecting data from unauthorized access. The main types include WEP, WPA, WPA2, and WPA3, each progressively enhancing security standards.
As we see in the photo we have the authentication types we talked about before and how it can be used in the WI-FI networks
Now let’s talk about each authentication mechanise
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy): The original WiFi security protocol, WEP, provides basic encryption but is now considered outdated and insecure due to vulnerabilities that make it easy to breach.WPA (WiFi Protected Access): Introduced as an interim improvement over WEP, WPA offers better encryption through TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol), but it is still less secure than newer standards.WPA2 (WiFi Protected Access II): A significant advancement over WPA, WPA2 uses AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) for robust security. It has been the standard for many years, providing strong protection for most networks.WPA3 (WiFi Protected Access III): The latest standard, WPA3, enhances security with features like individualized data encryption and more robust password-based authentication, making it the most secure option currently available
As we can see here those are the Wireless protocols that are used in the authentication mechanism
But what is our scope of testing!?
A Wi-Fi penetration test comprises the following four key components:
