Wi-Fi Protected Access 3 (WPA3)
Wi-Fi Protected Access 3 (WPA3) is the latest security protocol designed to enhance wireless network security. It was introduced as an upgrade to the WPA2 standard to address some of its vulnerabilities and provide stronger protection for Wi-Fi networks.
WPA3 introduces several key features:
- Enhanced Encryption: WPA3 utilizes the more robust and secure encryption standard known as "Simultaneous Authentication of Equals" (SAE). This encryption method offers better protection against password-guessing attacks.
- Improved Protection Against Brute-Force Attacks: WPA3 enhances protection against brute-force attacks by implementing a "Dragonfly" handshake. This mechanism makes it more difficult for attackers to perform offline password-guessing attacks.
- Individualized Data Encryption: WPA3 provides individualized data encryption for each device connected to the Wi-Fi network. This means that even if one device's security is compromised, the data of other devices on the network remains protected.
- Easy and Secure Guest Network Setup: WPA3 simplifies the process of setting up a guest network securely. It allows users to add guests to their Wi-Fi network using a QR code or other secure methods, ensuring that guests have limited access to the network.