How to configure 802.1X Authentication for Cisco IOS XE Release 3SE (Catalyst 3850 Switches)?

I want to implement 802.1X Authentication at my Cisco Switch(3850) to enable authentication , so only my employees could access my wired LAN connection and not the visitors at my office.

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Does getting a challenge and response with hostapd-wpe mean that credentials were sent?

I setup an access point to perform an “evil twin” attack on an existing WPA2 Enterprise network (I have permission to do this).

I am using hostapd-wpe. Within a short period of enabling the access point my devices see the ne… Continue reading Does getting a challenge and response with hostapd-wpe mean that credentials were sent?

Is it possible for an 802.1x network (PEAP/MSCHAPv2) to have no certificate?

Is it possible for an 802.1x network (PEAP/MSCHAPv2) to have no certificate (CA, user, or otherwise)?

If so, what are the security implications?

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Break into WPA2-Enterprise RADIUS wifi network by stealing credentials

I need to ensure that no un-authorized DEVICE gains access to a wireless LAN network.

Notice I said, “device”. This means that I need to ensure that only authorized personnel can join the LAN and also that they can’t use a … Continue reading Break into WPA2-Enterprise RADIUS wifi network by stealing credentials