TestOut LabSim A+ Certification Practice Exam

Which of the following measures will make your wireless network less visible to casual attackers?

1. Enable WPA2 encryption

2. Disable SSID broadcast

3. Use a strong password

4. Limit MAC address filtering

The correct answer is: Disable SSID broadcast

Disabling SSID broadcast is an effective measure to make your wireless network less visible to casual attackers. When you disable the SSID (Service Set Identifier) broadcast, your network name does not appear in the list of available networks that devices scan for. This means that casual users or attackers will not see your network, making it less likely for them to attempt a connection or intrusion. While other security measures are important for protecting your network, they do not directly affect the visibility of the network. For instance, enabling WPA2 encryption secures data transmitted over the network but does not hide the network itself. Using a strong password also protects the network by preventing unauthorized access but does not minimize its visibility to potential attackers. Limiting MAC address filtering can add a layer of security but is not a method to obscure the presence of the network; rather, it controls which devices are allowed access. Therefore, disabling SSID broadcast specifically targets reducing network visibility to unauthorized parties.