Wi-Fi WPA3 certificate with boosted security for home, enterprise announced

Wi-Fi Alliance, a network of companies that issues certificates for wireless fidelity, on June 25 introduced the WPA3 certificate. The successor to the WPA2 Wi-Fi security protocols announced in 2004, the WPA3 certificate was announced after more than a decade. However, the new certificate brings fixes to known security loopholes, along with interoperability for enhanced Wi-Fi security at places like home, restaurants, stadiums, enterprise set-ups etc.

The WPA3 security certificate adds new features to simplify Wi-Fi security, enable more robust authentication and deliver increased cryptographic strength for highly sensitive data markets. As for the transition of the Wi-Fi industry to WPA3 security, the WPA2 devices will continue to interoperate and provide recognised security. Like WPA2, the WPA3 security will be available in two distinct modes -- personal and enterprise. 

The key capabilities of WPA3 include:

WPA3 Personal: More resilient, password-based authentication even when users choose passwords that fall short of typical complexity recommendations. WPA3 leverages Simultaneous Authentication of Equals (SAE), a secure key establishment protocol between devices, to provide stronger protections for users against password guessing attempts by third parties.

WPA3 Enterprise: Offers the equivalent of 192-bit cryptographic strength, providing additional protections for networks transmitting sensitive data, such as government or finance. The 192-bit security suite ensures a consistent combination of cryptographic tools is deployed across WPA3 networks.