WPA3, or Wi-Fi Protected Access 3, is the latest security certification program developed by the Wi-Fi

Alliance that provides enhanced password protection, secured IoT connections, and encompasses

stronger encryption techniques. WPA3 introduces several enhancements over its predecessor, WPA2,

including:

Better protection for simple passwords: WPA3-Personal uses the Simultaneous Authentication of

Equals (SAE) which provides protection against password guessing attacks even when users choose

simpler passwords.

Enhanced encryption for personal networks: It employs individualized data encryption to protect

against eavesdropping on Wi-Fi networks, and it uses a more secure encryption algorithm,

Galois/Counter Mode Protocol (GCMP-256), compared to the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)

used in WPA2.

Improved security protocols for enterprise networks: WPA3-Enterprise offers the equivalent of 192-

bit cryptographic strength, providing additional layers of authentication and data protection for

enterprise networks.

Wi-Fi Enhanced Open for open networks: This feature encrypts traffic on open networks without

requiring a password, increasing the privacy and security of users connecting to public Wi-Fi

hotspots.

Reference: These details are based on the latest information available on WPA3’s impact on IoT

device security and its comparison to WPA2123.