While performing a security assessment for a company's wireless network, you notice an unverified access point with a network name mimicking that of the organization's officially used names for Wi-Fi connections. What technique would be most effective in confirming whether this access point is unauthorized and set up with malicious intent?
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Intercept and scrutinize the data packets from the network point in question for inconsistencies with the organization's wireless security protocols.
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Interview staff members to verify whether they recognize or have connected to this network point to collect data on its authenticity.
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Change the network names used by the organization's official Wi-Fi to determine if the questionable access point adapts its broadcasted name in response.
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Review the list of devices connected to the sanctioned network points to see if the dubious device is listed as a client.
Analyzing the traffic from the unverified access point for irregularities such as unfamiliar encryption standards or deceitful login prompts is the correct method to ascertain its legitimacy. This type of analysis provides concrete evidence, which is necessary in a professional penetration testing scenario. Adjusting network names of legitimate points does not directly reveal information about the unverified device and therefore is incorrect. Employee inquiries are not dependable for technical verification and could tip off an adversary if present. Checking the client list on authorized devices is generally not effective, as rogue devices may not show up there or could be set up to avoid such detection.
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