Hiding the Service Set Identifier (SSID) can serve specific purposes, such as:
Preventing guests from attempting to join the secured corporate network:By not broadcasting the corporate SSID, casual users are less likely to attempt connections, reducing unauthorized access attempts.
Minimizing help desk calls from users and guests attempting to join the wrong network:When only the guest network SSID is visible, it simplifies the connection process for visitors, leading to fewer support requests.
However, it's important to note that SSID hiding is not a robust security measure. Determined attackers can still detect hidden networks using various tools, as the SSID can be revealed in certain management frames like probe requests and association requests.
[Reference:CWDP-305 Study Guide, Chapter on Designing for Specific Applications – SSID Management and Security Considerations., ]
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