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What are two security threats to wireless networks? (Choose two.)
A. ad-hoc networks
B. client misassociation
C. port redirection
D. cross-site scripting
Correct Answer: AB
Explanation/Reference:
Explanation:
An ad hoc network is a collection of wireless clients that form a network amongst themselves without the use of an AP. As far as network administrators areconcerned, ad hoc wireless networks are uncontrolled. If they do not use encryption, they may expose sensitive data to outside eavesdroppers. If a device is connected to a wired network and has bridging enabled, an ad-hoc network may also function like a rogue AP. Additionally, ad-hoc networks can expose client devices to viruses and other security vulnerabilities. For these reasons, many administrators choose to prohibit ad-hoc networks.
Valid Client Misassociation:
This feature does not detect attacks, but rather it monitors authorized (valid) wireless clients and their association within the network. Valid client misassociation is potentially dangerous to network security. The four types of misassociation that we monitor are:
http://www.arubanetworks.com/techdocs/ArubaOS_61/ArubaOS_61_UG/New_WIP.php
Client misassociations can be:
Authorized Client associated to Rogue
A valid client that is associated to a rogue AP
Authorized Client associated to External AP
An external AP, in this context, is any AP that is not valid and not a rogue
Authorized Client associated to Honeypot AP
A honeypot is an AP that is not valid but is using an SSID that has been designated as valid/protected
Authorized Client in ad hoc connection mode
A valid client that has joined an ad hoc network