Certified Wireless Security Professional (CWSP®) Practice Exam

Upon passing the CWSP exam and holding a valid CWNA certification, you are granted the CWSP certification along with credits towards the CWNE certification if you opt to pursue it. The Certified Wireless Security Professional (CWSP) is an expert in WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) who plays a pivotal role in formulating and implementing an organization's security policy, and ensuring compliance with regulations, standards, and industry best practices. This expert is proficient in identifying and mitigating threats to wireless networks, employing suitable tools and methodologies to uphold network security.  The examination evaluates skills and knowledge based on a Job Task Analysis (JTA) involving wireless networking experts (CWNEs) and professionals.

Who should take the exam?

The target audience for the Certified Wireless Security Professional (CWSP®) Exam includes:

• Network Administrators
• Security Administrators
• Wireless Professionals
• System Administrators
• IT Security Professionals
• Consultants
• Support Engineers
• Infrastructure Specialists

Exam Details 

• Exam Code: CWSP-207
• Exam Name: Certified Wireless Security Professional
• Exam Languages: English
• Exam Questions: 60 Questions
• Time: 90 minutes
• Passing Score: 70%

Course Outline 

The Exam covers the given topics  - 

Topic 1: Overview of Security Policy – 10%

1.1 Define WLAN security Requirements

1.2 Develop WLAN security policies

1.3 Ensure proper training is administered for all stakeholders related to security policies and ongoing security awareness

Topic 2: Understand Vulnerabilities, Threats, and Attacks – 30%

2.1 Identify potential vulnerabilities and threats to determine the impact on the WLAN and supporting systems and verify, mitigate, and remediate them

2.2 Describe and perform risk analysis and risk mitigation procedures

Topic 3: Learn about WLAN Security Design and Architecture – 50%

3.1 Select the appropriate security solution for a given implementation and ensure it is installed and configured according to policy requirements

3.2 Implement or recommend appropriate wired security configurations to support the WLAN

3.3 Implement authentication and security services

3.4 Implement secure transitioning (roaming) solutions

3.5 Secure public access and/or open networks

3.6 Implement preventative measures required for common vulnerabilities associated with wireless infrastructure devices and avoid weak security solutions

Topic 4: Understand Security Lifecycle Management – 10%

4.1 Understand and implement management within the security lifecycle of identify, assess, protect, and monitor

4.2 Use effective change management procedures including documentation, approval, and notifications

4.3 Use information from monitoring solutions for load observation and forecasting of future requirements to comply with security policy

4.4 Implement appropriate maintenance procedures including license management, software/code upgrades, and configuration management

4.5 Implement effective auditing procedures to perform audits, analyze results, and generate reports