802.11i is an IEEE standard that introduced robust security network protocols to replace the heavily flawed WEP encryption. It mandates the use of the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) via the CCMP protocol to ensure data confidentiality and integrity. The standard forms the technical foundation for WPA2, providing strong authentication mechanisms like 802.1X for enterprise environments and pre-shared keys for home networks.
Heard on the job
Make sure the access points are strictly enforcing 802.11i, because we can't afford another breach from a rogue client.
Also heard as
- WPA2