A city explores Opportunistic Wireless Encryption (OWE) for an 'enhanced open' guest network. What is OWE's core purpose at awareness depth?
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Short Explanation
OWE is the 'open cafe with frosted glass' idea — guests still don't type a Wi-Fi password, but the conversation isn't sitting in cleartext for every passerby with a radio. Individualized encryption without a shared passphrase.
Full Explanation
OWE enhances open SSIDs by negotiating encryption that protects frames without distributing a PSK. It addresses passive eavesdropping on traditional open networks while preserving easy guest onboarding. It is not a return to WEP, nor a full substitute for Enterprise authentication when per-user identity is required.