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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tool is used to perform web assessment and analysis?

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

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

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

    What is the purpose of a firewall?

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

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

    <p>RSA</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method can help prevent jailbreaking on a mobile device?

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

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

    <p>Nessus</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</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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Nessus?

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

    What is the main goal of ethical hacking?

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

    What does a white box pen test focus on?

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

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