Penetration testing of WPA and WPA2 security protocols and analysis of security solutions

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Keywords:

network security, WPA, WPA2, security protocols, security solutions

Abstract

This paper will discuss the security protocols of wireless computer networks. WEP, WPA / WPA2 encryption and the reasons for the existence of such protocols and how they are applied will be explained. The security of WEP and WPA / WPA2 protocols will be tested with practical examples and penetration testing in a secure environment, using Airgeddon and Pixiewps tools. The operating system to be used is ParrotOS.

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Published

2022-06-29

How to Cite

Rajn, L., Pavlovic, N., & Plojović, Šemsudin. (2022). Penetration testing of WPA and WPA2 security protocols and analysis of security solutions. Annals of Spiru Haret University. Economic Series, 22(1). Retrieved from https://www.anale.spiruharet.ro/economics/article/view/1157

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Vol. 22 No. 1 (2022)

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ACADEMIA PAPERS

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