WiFi security is finally getting an upgrade after 14 years. Yesterday the Wi-Fi Alliance officially presented WPA3, the new WiFi standard that promises to address many of the vulnerable points present in the wireless network.
The Wi-Fi Alliance, which is a partnership of companies, consisting of various device manufacturers, such as Apple, Microsoft and Qualcomm, presented yesterday in a relevant announcement on its website, the mode of operation and security of the new expected WP3 protocol.
According to it, the new WPA3 brings personalized data encryption that will protect your data from being monitored over the WiFi network. You'll also have tighter connections, through SAE (Simultaneous Authentication of Equals), which is a basic setup protocol that reduces the chances of someone guessing your password - even if it's very easy.
If you use WPA3 professional security-Enterprise, you'll get a similar encryption strength to 192-bit, which should make it harder to crack secure data. There will also be easier setup for smart home devices through Easy Connect, which will let you use your phone to set up your WiFi devices that have either a small screen or no screen at all.
For when will you see WPA3 on your devices depends on the manufacturers Companies and by when they will introduce WP3 through updates or through hardware replacement. WPA2 will not stop working soon (it will remain interoperable), but WPA3 support will eventually become mandatory on any Wi-Fi Alliance certified product, and the device will most likely be configured with WPA3 by default .
