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Protecting Wireless Connections

Anytime a wireless network connects to a wired one, the wireless network can serve as a conduit for a hacker to gain entry into an otherwise secure wired network. This risk is especially high if the wireless network is not sufficiently secured in its own right.

The goal of this activity is to test your knowledge of terms related to the protection of wireless connections.

Instructions: Match each term to its correct definition.

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War Chalking

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Wi$-$Fi Protected Access $($WPA$)$

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Wired Equivalent

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War Driving

Match each of the options above to the items below.

Deliberately searching for Wi$-$Fi signals while driving by in a vehicle

The practice of tagging pavement with codes displaying where Wi$-$Fi access is available