How does a Juniper Mist AP detect a honeypot AP?

A Juniper Mist AP detects a honeypot AP primarily by identifying that its SSID is being advertised by a non-Mist AP. This is significant because honeypot APs are often used as traps by malicious actors to lure unsuspecting devices into connecting to them. When a Mist AP observes that its SSID, which it is designed to operate under, is being broadcast by an unauthorized or non-Mist AP, it raises an alert. This capability is rooted in the AP's ability to monitor the wireless environment for anomalies and unusual broadcasting patterns that suggest the presence of a rogue device, which could jeopardize network security.

Effective detection of such honeypot devices is critical in maintaining the integrity of the network and ensuring that connected devices are communicating through legitimate infrastructure. The Mist AI platform utilizes this intelligence to improve overall network security by informing administrators of potential threats.