WEP was one of the first encryption standards for wireless networks. It aimed to provide security comparable to wired networks but has since been deprecated due to vulnerabilities that make it relatively easy to crack.
It's no longer considered secure and is not recommended for use.
WEP stands for wired equivalent .
WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)
WPA was introduced as an improvement over WEP, addressing many of its weaknesses. It introduced TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) for encryption and offered dynamic key management, making it more secure than WEP.
However, it's also susceptible to certain attacks and has largely been replaced by WPA2.
In 2004, the Wi-Fi Alliance introduced the interim security protocol to address weaknesses in WEP.
WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2)
WPA2 is the current standard for wireless encryption and is widely used to secure Wi-Fi networks. It employs AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) for encryption, providing strong security when properly configured.
WPA2 has largely replaced WPA due to its improved security features and resistance to known attacks.
A common attack on WPA and WPA2 networks is the attack.
WPA3 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 3)
WPA3 is the latest iteration of Wi-Fi security standards, designed to further enhance wireless security. It introduces new encryption protocols and security features, including SAE (Simultaneous Authentication of Equals) for improved key exchange and Enhanced Open for secure connections in open networks.
WPA3 offers stronger security compared to WPA2 and is gradually being adopted in newer Wi-Fi devices and networks.
The current strongest encryption standard for Wi-Fi networks is .
