Episode 55 — Secure Wi-Fi and Wireless Access From End to End
Wireless networks extend enterprise reach—and risk—and the SSCP exam stresses understanding their protections. This episode describes core wireless security standards: WPA3 with SAE authentication, enterprise 802.1X integration, and encryption protocols that protect data in transit. We explain how SSID broadcast control, channel management, and antenna placement affect exposure, plus why rogue access points and evil-twin attacks require continuous monitoring. You’ll learn how wireless controllers centralize policy enforcement and logging to maintain visibility over distributed environments.
Practical examples link technology to operations. We outline configuring RADIUS-based authentication with unique credentials, using digital certificates for device trust, and segmenting guest and corporate WLANs with VLAN tagging. We discuss using wireless intrusion detection to flag rogue devices, implementing geolocation alerts, and conducting regular site surveys to identify coverage or interference issues. Troubleshooting guidance includes expired certificates breaking enterprise connections, mismatched encryption settings, and misconfigured pre-shared keys in mixed environments. By tying physical placement, configuration, and authentication to verifiable evidence like logs and controller reports, you’ll demonstrate complete mastery of wireless defense principles tested in the SSCP. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, where you’ll find more cyber audio courses, books, and information to strengthen your educational path. Also, if you want to stay up to date with the latest news, visit DailyCyber.News for a newsletter you can use, and a daily podcast you can commute with.
