Wired Equivalent Privacy (wep)

Primary definition

A security protocol, specified in the IEEE 802.11 standard, that is designed to provide a WLAN with a level of security and privacy comparable to what is usually expected of a wired LAN. WEP is no longer considered a viable encryption mechanism due to known weaknesses. (SP 800-48) (NISTIR)

Also known asWEP · Wired Equivalent Privacy protocol
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A security protocol, specified in the IEEE 802.11 standard, that is designed to provide a WLAN with a level of security and privacy comparable to what is usually expected of a wired LAN. WEP is no longer considered a viable encryption mechanism due to known weaknesses. (SP 800-48) (NISTIR)

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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Wired Equivalent Privacy (wep). In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/wired-equivalent-privacy-wep

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