What are two protocols developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance to secure wireless networks? (Choose two.)

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What are two protocols developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance to secure wireless networks? (Choose two.)

  • WPA
  • 802.1x
  • WPA2
  • LoRaWAN
  • IPsec

Explanation: Wireless communications are inherently insecuer and require encryption to protect the data being transmitted. The Wi-Fi Alliance developed WPA and WPA2 as protocols to secure wireless networks. WPA is the older of the two protocols and considered vulnerable to hacking attacks, and therefore WPA2 is recommended.

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