WGU C844 TASK 2 EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES | ACCURATE AND
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C844 Emerging Technologies Task 2
A. WLAN Vulnerabilities
First vulnerability for WLAN
The first vulnerability for WLAN that I will discuss is the Evil Twin access point. This vulnerability happens
when attackers set up an access point with the same SSID name as the legitamite network in an attempt
to get users to connect to it. With this vulnerability, once a user connects to this false network it allows
the attacker to potentially implement other attacks into the legitmate network through the connected
device. This is a vulnerability in this scenario specifically because of the access point that services the
patio area. An attacker could set up in an access within relatively close proximity to the patio that could
lead the employyes to connect to it instead of the legitimate access point.
Second vulnerability for WLAN
The second vulnerability for WLAN that I will discuss is the rogue access point. This vulnerability can occr
when a user has trouble connecting to the legitmate network and then decides to bring in their own
access point to strengthen their wireless connection. This vulnerability can open the network up more
vulnerabilities due to the lack of security controls that the rogue access point could potentially have.
This could be a vulnerability in this scenario because it doesn’t specifically state that the wireless
coverage is adequate in all areas and could lead to an employee setting their own access point up to
gain better wireless connection.
B Mobile Vulnerabilities
First vulnerability for Mobile devices
The frist mobile device vulnerability that I will discuss is malicious applications. This vulnerability has
grown expotentially in recent years. These malicous applications have the capability to copy many
different things that are normally stored on mobile devices such as texts, calls, and emails. They can also
cause privacy issues if the data contains identifiable information. This vulnerability is relevant to this
scenario because of the BYOD that the company has. With a BYOD policy, it opens the door for malicious
applications to already be installed on the employee devices then those are introduced to the network
when the device is connected.
Second vulnerability for Mobile devices
The second mobile device vulnerability that I will discuss is lost or stolen devices. This is a vulnerability
that can have great impact on the network and a company. With this vulnerability, once the device has
been lost or stolen all the information and data on that device is also gone. This can also lead to
unauthorized access to a network and company data if the device has VPN capabilities. This vulnerability
is relevant to this scenario because of the employees that who are on the road. Any time that an
employee is on the road with company devices, there is the risk of loss or them being stolen.
, C. Mitigation
First Mitigation for WLAN
There are a few mitigation steps that can be taken against the Evil Twin access point vulnerability. One
mitigation recommendation would be to disable the automatic connection feature on the mobile device.
“The automatic connection feature in devices may result in connecting to untrusted networks without
the user's knowledge. Disabling this feature can prevent inadvertent connections to potentially harmful
networks, thereby increasing security.” (Kara, “Twin Ghosts: Evil Twin Attacks in Wireless Networks and
Defense Mechanisms”). While this may feel like a burden to the users, security of the network should be
a priority of everyone.
Second Mitigation WLAN
A mitigation step that can be taken against the rogue access point vulnerability would be to implement a
security policy that prohibits the use of personal access points. “A security policy should mandate that
all employees follow proper security measures for wireless networks and should also require written
approval from the Information Technology (IT) and Security teams approving the installation of a
personal access point. It is important that all employees know that freelance access points are
prohibited, why they are prohibited, and what happens if they break the rule.” (Hurley and Barken).
First Mitigation for Mobile devices
One mitigation step that can be taken against malicious applications is the implementation of mobile
device management (MDM). This specific mitigation technique is a popular security control in BYOD
environments. MDM is “used for enrolling, monitoring and configuring devices. Also, MDM assists IT
security experts to monitor and manage data, operating systems and mobile apps installed on devices.
In addition, it allows device tracking, remote data scrub and encryption as security features.” (Ganiyu et
al.)
Second Mitigation for Mobile devices
One mitigation step that can be taken against lost and stolen devices is also the implementation of
mobile device management. With MDM, it “provides services such as remote locking, location tracking,
and wiping of the device in case of loss or theft.” (Doherty). The capability to remotely lock, track, and
wipe the lost or stolen device is crucial to ensuring that there is no unauthorized access to the data that
is stored on the device and the ability to attempt to recove the device when it has been reported lost or
stolen.
D. Preventative Measures
In this section, you need to list preventive measures that will increase the security posture of the
WLAN and mobile environment. You need to list a preventative measure for EACH
Preventative Measure for WLAN
A preventative measure that would increase the security posture of the WLAN for the company would
be implement security tools such as host-based firewalls or host-based intrusion detection and
VERIFIED | 2026 UPDATE
C844 Emerging Technologies Task 2
A. WLAN Vulnerabilities
First vulnerability for WLAN
The first vulnerability for WLAN that I will discuss is the Evil Twin access point. This vulnerability happens
when attackers set up an access point with the same SSID name as the legitamite network in an attempt
to get users to connect to it. With this vulnerability, once a user connects to this false network it allows
the attacker to potentially implement other attacks into the legitmate network through the connected
device. This is a vulnerability in this scenario specifically because of the access point that services the
patio area. An attacker could set up in an access within relatively close proximity to the patio that could
lead the employyes to connect to it instead of the legitimate access point.
Second vulnerability for WLAN
The second vulnerability for WLAN that I will discuss is the rogue access point. This vulnerability can occr
when a user has trouble connecting to the legitmate network and then decides to bring in their own
access point to strengthen their wireless connection. This vulnerability can open the network up more
vulnerabilities due to the lack of security controls that the rogue access point could potentially have.
This could be a vulnerability in this scenario because it doesn’t specifically state that the wireless
coverage is adequate in all areas and could lead to an employee setting their own access point up to
gain better wireless connection.
B Mobile Vulnerabilities
First vulnerability for Mobile devices
The frist mobile device vulnerability that I will discuss is malicious applications. This vulnerability has
grown expotentially in recent years. These malicous applications have the capability to copy many
different things that are normally stored on mobile devices such as texts, calls, and emails. They can also
cause privacy issues if the data contains identifiable information. This vulnerability is relevant to this
scenario because of the BYOD that the company has. With a BYOD policy, it opens the door for malicious
applications to already be installed on the employee devices then those are introduced to the network
when the device is connected.
Second vulnerability for Mobile devices
The second mobile device vulnerability that I will discuss is lost or stolen devices. This is a vulnerability
that can have great impact on the network and a company. With this vulnerability, once the device has
been lost or stolen all the information and data on that device is also gone. This can also lead to
unauthorized access to a network and company data if the device has VPN capabilities. This vulnerability
is relevant to this scenario because of the employees that who are on the road. Any time that an
employee is on the road with company devices, there is the risk of loss or them being stolen.
, C. Mitigation
First Mitigation for WLAN
There are a few mitigation steps that can be taken against the Evil Twin access point vulnerability. One
mitigation recommendation would be to disable the automatic connection feature on the mobile device.
“The automatic connection feature in devices may result in connecting to untrusted networks without
the user's knowledge. Disabling this feature can prevent inadvertent connections to potentially harmful
networks, thereby increasing security.” (Kara, “Twin Ghosts: Evil Twin Attacks in Wireless Networks and
Defense Mechanisms”). While this may feel like a burden to the users, security of the network should be
a priority of everyone.
Second Mitigation WLAN
A mitigation step that can be taken against the rogue access point vulnerability would be to implement a
security policy that prohibits the use of personal access points. “A security policy should mandate that
all employees follow proper security measures for wireless networks and should also require written
approval from the Information Technology (IT) and Security teams approving the installation of a
personal access point. It is important that all employees know that freelance access points are
prohibited, why they are prohibited, and what happens if they break the rule.” (Hurley and Barken).
First Mitigation for Mobile devices
One mitigation step that can be taken against malicious applications is the implementation of mobile
device management (MDM). This specific mitigation technique is a popular security control in BYOD
environments. MDM is “used for enrolling, monitoring and configuring devices. Also, MDM assists IT
security experts to monitor and manage data, operating systems and mobile apps installed on devices.
In addition, it allows device tracking, remote data scrub and encryption as security features.” (Ganiyu et
al.)
Second Mitigation for Mobile devices
One mitigation step that can be taken against lost and stolen devices is also the implementation of
mobile device management. With MDM, it “provides services such as remote locking, location tracking,
and wiping of the device in case of loss or theft.” (Doherty). The capability to remotely lock, track, and
wipe the lost or stolen device is crucial to ensuring that there is no unauthorized access to the data that
is stored on the device and the ability to attempt to recove the device when it has been reported lost or
stolen.
D. Preventative Measures
In this section, you need to list preventive measures that will increase the security posture of the
WLAN and mobile environment. You need to list a preventative measure for EACH
Preventative Measure for WLAN
A preventative measure that would increase the security posture of the WLAN for the company would
be implement security tools such as host-based firewalls or host-based intrusion detection and
