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WIRELESS PENETRATION TESTING

  • Category: Cyber Security
  • Exam Code: WIPT
  • Type of Question: Multiple-choice question
  • Exam Duration: 120 Minutes
  • Passing Score: 60%
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Description

Wireless Penetration Testing (WIPT) involves evaluating the security of wireless networks by simulating attacks to identify vulnerabilities and potential points of exploitation. This process helps organizations to fortify their wireless infrastructure against unauthorized access and data breaches.

Course Curriculum

1. Introduction to Wireless Penetration Testing
  1. Overview of Wireless Penetration Testing
    • Importance and Objectives
    • Ethical and Legal Considerations
  2. Types of Wireless Networks
    • Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
    • Bluetooth
    • Zigbee
    • Near Field Communication (NFC)
    • Cellular Networks (3G, 4G, 5G)
  3. Wireless Networking Fundamentals
    • Radio Frequency Fundamentals
    • Modulation Techniques
  4. Wireless Network Architectures
    • Infrastructure Mode vs. Ad-hoc Mode
    • Extended Service Set (ESS) and Basic Service Set (BSS)
  5. Wireless Security Protocols
    • WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3
    • Encryption Methods and Authentication Protocols
  1. Common Wireless Threats
    • Rogue Access Points
    • Evil Twin Attacks
    • Denial of Service (DoS) Attacks
  2. Vulnerabilities in Wireless Protocols
    • WEP Vulnerabilities
    • WPA/WPA2 Vulnerabilities
  1. Planning and Scoping
    • Defining Scope and Rules of Engagement
    • Understanding the Environment
  2. Reconnaissance
    • Passive and Active Scanning
    • Identifying SSIDs and BSSIDs
  3. Exploitation Techniques
    • Attacking WEP, WPA/WPA2
    • Capturing Handshakes
    • Cracking Passwords using Tools like Aircrack-ng
  4. Post-Exploitation
    • Maintaining Access
    • Data Exfiltration
  1. Hardware Tools
    • Wireless Adapters
    • Antennas
  2. Software Tools
    • Aircrack-ng Suite
    • Kismet
    • Wireshark
    • Reaver (for WPS Attacks)
    • Metasploit Framework
  3. Advanced Attacks
    • Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) Attacks
    • Deauthentication Attacks
    • Packet Injection
  4. Advanced Tools
    • Bettercap
    • Eaphammer
    • Wifiphisher
  1. Documentation and Reporting
    • Writing Detailed Penetration Testing Reports
    • Communicating Findings to Stakeholders
  2. Remediation Strategies
    • Best Practices for Securing Wireless Networks
    • Implementing Robust Security Policies
    • Continuous Monitoring and Improvement
  1. Real-World Case Studies
    • Analysis of Famous Wireless Security Breaches
  2. Hands-On Labs
    • Setting Up a Wireless Lab Environment
    • Simulating Attacks and Defenses
    • Practical Exercises and Scenarios