QuestionQ647

Security Fundamentals

What is a characteristic of encryption in wireless networks?

  • A intercepts data threats before they attack a network
  • B uses policies to prevent unauthorized users
  • C must include a combination of letters and numbers
  • D encodes and decodes data for authorized users
Explanation

Encryption in wireless networks works by converting readable data into an unreadable form during transmission and then restoring it to readable form only for users or devices that have the correct cryptographic key or credentials. Its defining characteristic is encoding and decoding data so authorized users can access it while others cannot.

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