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Authentication and Key Management Suite (AKM)

The RSN element field identifying how a BSS authenticates and derives keys, such as 802.1X, PSK, SAE, or FT.

Definition

AKM suite selectors include 1 (802.1X), 2 (PSK), 3 (FT-802.1X), 4 (FT-PSK), 8 (SAE), 9 (FT-SAE), 12 (802.1X Suite B 192-bit), and 18 (OWE), among others. Clients choose an AKM in their association request. Analysts verify AKMs in packet captures.

Exam tip

AKM 8 = SAE; AKM 2 = PSK; AKM 1 = 802.1X.

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