802.11i RSN defined the RSNA (Robust Security Network Association), which significantly improved the authentication and encryption mechanisms used in Wi-Fi networks. Prior to RSNA, networks […]
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AES Key Wrap: How It Works
When we need to securely send a key, we encrypt it. That’s exactly what AES Key Wrap does—it provides a standardized way to encrypt a […]
How PBKDF2 Converts a Passphrase to a Key
PBKDF2 (Password-Based Key Derivation Function 2) WPA2-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 – Pre-Shared Key) employs CCMP-AES encryption with a pre-shared key (PSK). However, user-entered passphrases […]
Hash Functions in 802.11: HMAC and PRF Explained
Hash functions play a crucial role in various applications, including hash maps, integrity checks, pseudo-random value generation, and transforming a passphrase into a usable key. […]