During a county hospital WLAN security design review, an engineer asks what cryptographic algorithm underlies both CCMP and GCMP. Which answer correctly separates the algorithm from the protocol wrapper?
Select an answer to reveal the explanation.
Short Explanation
Think of AES as the steel alloy and CCMP/GCMP as two different lock assemblies built from that steel. The hospital review needs that split clear: AES is the algorithm; CCMP and GCMP are the protocol wrappers. SAE, portals, and SNMP are not the data-frame cipher.
Full Explanation
CCMP and GCMP are 802.11 encryption protocols that use AES as their cryptographic algorithm. Design discussions should distinguish the AES algorithm from the protocol constructions that apply it to WLAN frames. SAE is an authentication and key-management mechanism, not the data-confidentiality cipher itself. Captive portals and SNMP administration credentials do not substitute for AES-based link encryption.