Turning on SSID broadcasts is not considered a best practice for securing a wireless network. SSID broadcasts make the network name publicly visible, which can be an invitation for unauthorized users to attempt to access the network. Best practices suggest disabling SSID broadcasts to make the network less visible and thus less likely to be targeted by malicious actors. While using WPA encryption, MAC filtering, and dedicating an access point on a VLAN connected to a firewall are all recommended security measures, advertising the network’s presence via SSID broadcasts does not enhance security and could potentially compromise it12.

References: The BCS Foundation Certificate in Information Security Management Principles outlines best practices for securing information systems and networks, including wireless networks3. It is recommended to consult the BCS course approved reference book ‘Information Security Management Principles’ for a deeper understanding of these practices4.