Secure Network Configuration: Master Network Security

Question 1

What is the main purpose of an intrusion detection system (IDS)?

Accepted Answer

Identify and report potential security threats

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Prevent unauthorized access to the network

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Encrypt data sent over the network

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Enhance network speed and efficiency

Question 2

What is the main purpose of a firewall in network security?

Accepted Answer

To control network traffic based on security rules

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To detect and respond to network attacks

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To create secure connections over public networks

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To scan for and remove viruses and malware

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of an intrusion detection system (IDS)?

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To detect and alert about potential security breaches

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To prevent unauthorized access to a network

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To encrypt data transmitted over a network

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To provide remote access to a network

Question 4

Which of the following is a primary benefit of using a VPN?

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Increased security for remote access

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Improved performance for data-intensive applications

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Reduced cost of internet connectivity

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Increased network speed

Question 5

What is the key difference between a firewall and an IDS?

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A firewall blocks unauthorized access, while an IDS detects and alerts about security breaches.

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An IDS blocks unauthorized access, while a firewall detects and alerts about security breaches.

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Firewalls and IDS perform the same function, but IDS are more effective.

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Firewalls and IDS perform the same function, but firewalls are more effective.

Question 6

What is the default port used by HTTPS?

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443

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21

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25

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80

Question 7

What is the primary purpose of a network security policy?

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To define the rules and procedures for network security

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To provide a physical barrier against cyberattacks

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To monitor network traffic and detect suspicious activity

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To provide training to employees on cybersecurity awareness

Question 8

What is the term for the practice of manipulating people into giving up sensitive information?

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Social engineering

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Phishing

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Malware

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Spam

Question 9

What is the main purpose of a virtual private network (VPN)?

Accepted Answer

To create secure connections by encrypting and wrapping data packets during transmission over public or shared networks.

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To monitor network traffic and detect potential threats based on predefined security rules.

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To prevent unauthorized access to a network by inspecting and filtering incoming and outgoing traffic.

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To provide secure web browsing experiences by encrypting connections to specific websites.

Question 10

What type of intrusion detection system (IDS) analyzes network traffic patterns to identify suspicious activity?

Accepted Answer

Anomaly-based IDS

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Network IDS

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Host IDS

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Signature-based IDS

Question 11

What type of network attack attempts to overwhelm a target device or network with excessive traffic?

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Denial-of-service attack

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Man-in-the-middle attack

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Phishing attack

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Ransomware attack

Question 12

Which of the following is the standard port used for secure web browsing (HTTPS)?

Accepted Answer

443

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80

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25

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110

Question 13

What is the purpose of developing a network security policy?

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To outline acceptable network usage and security controls

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To monitor network activity and generate reports

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To automate security updates

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To train employees on security best practices

Question 14

How can you differentiate between a 'threat' and a 'vulnerability' in cybersecurity?

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A threat is an action that exploits a vulnerability, which is a weakness

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A vulnerability is an action that exploits a threat, which is a weakness

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They are interchangeable terms

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They are opposites

Question 15

Enhanced: Which of the following is the primary role of a firewall?

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Revised: Prevent unauthorized access to a network

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Revised: Detect malicious activities and respond accordingly

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Revised: Establish a secure connection between networks

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Revised: Monitor network traffic for suspicious activity

Question 16

Enhanced: What is the main purpose of an intrusion detection system (IDS)?

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Revised: Detect and alert on suspicious network activities

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Revised: Block unauthorized network access

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Revised: Encrypt network traffic for secure transmission

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Revised: Prevent malicious traffic from entering a network

Question 17

Enhanced: What is the main advantage of using a VPN?

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Revised: Enhanced security for remote connections

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Removed: Increased network performance (Not a primary advantage of VPNs)

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Removed: Reduced bandwidth consumption (Not a primary advantage of VPNs)

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Removed: Easier network management (Not a primary advantage of VPNs)

Question 18

Enhanced: Describe the purpose of a network access control (NAC) system.

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Revised: Identify and authorize devices connecting to a network

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Removed: Monitor network traffic for suspicious activity (Not the primary purpose of NAC)

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Removed: Provide secure remote access to a network (Not the primary purpose of NAC)

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Removed: Prevent unauthorized access to a network (Not the primary purpose of NAC)

Question 19

Enhanced: Which of the following is not considered a best practice for securing network configurations?

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Revised: Allow unrestricted incoming traffic

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Revised: Utilize strong passwords and encryption

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Revised: Regularly update software and firmware

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Revised: Disable unnecessary services and ports

Question 20

Why are password complexity rules implemented?

Accepted Answer

To make passwords harder to guess or brute-force.

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To force users to change passwords regularly.

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To reduce the number of support requests.

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To meet industry standards.

Question 21

Which element is essential in configuring a firewall?

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Access control policies

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Port redirection

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Network segmentation

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Vulnerability scanning

Question 22

What is the function of an intrusion detection system (IDS)?

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Detecting suspicious network activity

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Preventing unauthorized access

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Encrypting network data

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Backing up network data

Question 23

Which VPN protocol provides the highest level of security?

Accepted Answer

IPsec

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PPTP

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L2TP

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SSTP

Question 24

What is the term used to describe the process of establishing and maintaining secure network configurations?

Accepted Answer

Network hardening

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Cybersecurity audit

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Vulnerability management

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Incident response

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice for configuring a firewall?

Accepted Answer

Allowing all incoming connections

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Defining clear access control rules

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Limiting the number of open ports

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Using strong passwords

Question 26

What is the fundamental difference between a stateful and stateless firewall?

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Stateful firewalls monitor connection status, while stateless firewalls do not

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Stateless firewalls monitor connection status, while stateful firewalls do not

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Stateful firewalls are inherently more secure than stateless firewalls

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Stateless firewalls are faster than stateful firewalls

Question 27

Which tool is commonly used for vulnerability scanning?

Accepted Answer

Nessus

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Wireshark

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psExec

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Metasploit

Question 28

Which of the following is a widely used attack technique that exploits unpatched software vulnerabilities?

Accepted Answer

Zero-day exploit

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Man-in-the-middle attack

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SQL injection

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Cross-site scripting

Question 29

In secure network configuration, what is the primary purpose of encryption?

Accepted Answer

Protecting data confidentiality by converting it into an unreadable format

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Verifying user identities for network access

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Monitoring network traffic for suspicious activities

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Encryption is not a key aspect of network security

Question 30

A company's network was compromised due to an unpatched vulnerability in their firewall. What should be done to prevent a similar incident in the future?

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Patch the firewall and establish a regular patching schedule

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Disable the firewall

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Install additional antivirus software

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Increase the network's bandwidth

Question 31

How does a VPN protect the online privacy of individual users?

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Encrypts internet traffic, concealing online activities.

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Blocks all online advertisements, ensuring a distraction-free browsing experience.

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Provides unlimited bandwidth, allowing users to enjoy faster internet speeds.

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Detects and prevents malware, protecting users from malicious software.

Question 32

Which cutting-edge technology is gaining popularity in network security for its ability to identify and respond to threats in real-time?

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Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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Blockchain

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Cloud Computing

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Software-Defined Networking (SDN)

Question 33

What is the primary function of a firewall?

Accepted Answer

To prevent unauthorized access to a network

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To detect and respond to cyberattacks

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To create and manage virtual private networks

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To monitor network traffic for suspicious activity

Question 34

Which type of intrusion detection system (IDS) analyzes network traffic for unusual patterns or anomalies?

Accepted Answer

Anomaly-based IDS

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Host-based IDS

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Network-based IDS

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Signature-based IDS

Question 35

What is the main purpose of using a Virtual Private Network (VPN)?

Accepted Answer

To create a secure connection over a public network

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To encrypt network traffic between two endpoints

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To prevent unauthorized access to a corporate network

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To monitor network traffic for malicious activity

Question 36

Which of the following is not a benefit of using a firewall?

Accepted Answer

Improved network performance

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Enhanced network security

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Reduced risk of cyberattacks

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Simplified network management

Question 37

Identify a common vulnerability associated with network firewalls.

Accepted Answer

Buffer overflows

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SQL injections

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Cross-site scripting

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Man-in-the-middle attacks

Question 38

Which of the following is not a type of firewall?

Accepted Answer

Behavioral-based

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Packet filtering

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Stateful inspection

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Application-layer

Question 39

What is the primary purpose of an intrusion detection system (IDS)?

Accepted Answer

To detect and alert administrators to potential security breaches

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To prevent cyberattacks from reaching the network

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To encrypt network traffic

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To provide access control for users

Question 40

Which protocol is commonly used for secure remote access to a private network?

Accepted Answer

SSH

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HTTP

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FTP

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SMTP

Question 41

What is the primary function of access control lists (ACLs)?

Accepted Answer

To control access to network resources

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To encrypt network traffic

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To detect and prevent cyberattacks

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To provide a graphical representation of network traffic

Question 42

What is the primary purpose of network segmentation in enhancing network security?

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It confines the reach of network threats to specific segments

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It enhances network visibility

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It simplifies network administration

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It boosts network performance

Question 43

Which of the following is not a type of firewall?

Accepted Answer

Whitelisting

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Proxy

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Packet filtering

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Stateful inspection

Question 44

What is the main function of an intrusion detection system (IDS)?

Accepted Answer

To detect and notify about suspicious activities on a network.

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To encrypt network traffic.

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To prevent unauthorized access to a network.

Question 45

What is the intended purpose of using access control lists (ACLs) on a network device?

Accepted Answer

To limit access to specific network resources based on predefined rules.

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To detect and block malicious traffic.

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To encrypt network traffic.

Question 46

Which of the following is a benefit of using a network security monitoring system?

Accepted Answer

Early detection and response to potential security incidents.

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Increased cost of network operation.

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Reduced network performance.

Question 47

What is the primary role of a security information and event management (SIEM) system in network security?

Accepted Answer

To gather, analyze, and correlate security-related events from various sources.

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To provide remote access to a network.

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To detect and block malicious traffic.

Question 48

Which of the following is a recommended practice for maintaining a secure network?

Accepted Answer

Regularly applying patches and updates to network devices and software.

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Using weak passwords.

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Disabling security logs.

Question 49

What is the main objective of using network segmentation to enhance network security?

Accepted Answer

To divide a network into smaller, isolated segments to limit the potential impact of security breaches.

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To enhance network performance.

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To reduce network costs.

Question 50

Which of the following is a cloud-based security service designed to protect against DDoS attacks?

Accepted Answer

Web application firewall (WAF).

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Virtual private network (VPN).

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Endpoint protection platform (EPP).

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Intrusion detection system (IDS).