Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)

Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is an early security protocol designed to protect wireless networks by encrypting data transmitted between devices. Its goal was to make wireless connections as secure as wired ones. WEP uses a shared key to scramble data, preventing unauthorized access. However, it has vulnerabilities that make it relatively easy for hackers to break, so it is no longer considered secure. Modern networks now use stronger protocols like WPA2 or WPA3 to ensure better protection.