Buffer Overflows and Authorization Attacks Quiz
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Which buffer size creates an entry point for a cyberattack when the buffer reaches 8 bytes?

  • 8 bytes (correct)
  • 32 bytes
  • 4 bytes
  • 16 bytes

Which type of control protects against authorization attacks?

  • Access control list (ACL)
  • Intrusion Detection System (IDS)
  • Firewall
  • Principle of least privilege (correct)

Which symmetric encryption algorithm is the standard encryption algorithm used by the US Federal government?

  • DES
  • RSA
  • 3DES
  • AES (correct)

What describes a database security issue?

<p>Allowing a user or process to interact with the database without credentials (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which tool is used to perform web assessment and analysis?

<p>Burp Suite (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should a company do to prevent jailbreaking on a mobile device?

<p>Disable USB debugging (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which solution should an organization implement to unify control of all devices from a central location?

<p>Mobile Device Management (MDM) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a firewall?

<p>To prevent unauthorized access to a network (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which encryption method is widely used for securing web and email traffic?

<p>RSA (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the act of exploiting a software vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to a computer system?

<p>Hacking (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method can help prevent jailbreaking on a mobile device?

<p>Installing an external management solution (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which tool is used to scan for vulnerabilities on a host?

<p>Nessus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes an authorized attempt to gain unauthorized access to a computer system or network?

<p>Ethical hacking (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of pen test gives a tester insider access to system software?

<p>White box pen test (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which phase of the pen testing process does the management team come to an agreement on what will be tested across the organization?

<p>Scoping phase (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action can an external management solution install on a mobile device to enhance security?

<p>Additional security layers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Nessus?

<p>Scanning for vulnerabilities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of ethical hacking?

<p>To identify vulnerabilities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a white box pen test focus on?

<p>Internal structure and design of system software (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does the management team play in the pen testing process?

<p>Determining the scope of the test (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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