The Wi-Fi Alliance Released a Comprehensive New Set of Security Protocols

As promised earlier this year, the Wi-Fi Alliance has just released the latest WPA3 protocols which concern the cyber-security standards for wireless networking. The new set of rules seems to be really comprehensive as it covers pretty much everything relevant, including some of the latest popular vulnerabilities like KRACK (key reinstallation attacks).

Experts set huge hopes on the new WPA3 pack, expecting that the vulnerabilities that have previously allowed for the KRACK attack have now been resolved. Yet, people should not count on the new protection protocols being infallible since they only cover what is already known by the researchers. It can be assumed that there are certainly many other bugs that have not yet been discovered and can be exploited by potential attackers. The KRACK attack which hit the preceding WPA2 protocols has long not been forgotten.

Given how many people are using Wi-Fi networks on a daily basis, responsible surfing should be a top priority for everyone.

For a smooth transition to the new protocols, WPA2 will not be abandoned and will still remain in use for a while. Support will also be provided as long as necessary. Considering how slow the adoption rates for the old protocols has been, cybersecurity analysts do not expect everyone to switch to the new WPA3 overnight. It has taken nearly ten years for WPA2 to get established and it would not be a surprise if the new pack needs just as long. Unfortunately, regular users do not have much control on that issue, the only thing they can do is just switch to the new security protocols when they become available for their Wi-Fi.

The enhancements and the new features for Wi-Fi Protected Access have been released earlier this year. According to the announcement of the Wi-Fi Alliance, which is the conglomerate of companies responsible for the Wi-Fi protocols, the WPA2 will continue to be mandatory for all Wi-Fi CERTIFIED devices, whereas the new generation of security protocols will become required gradually and in pace with the adoption of the WPA3 by the enterprises on the market.