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What is a major function of a guard in network security?
What is a major function of a guard in network security?
- Decrypting encrypted email messages
- Ensuring physical security of hardware
- Managing login credentials for users
- Interpreting data at the protocol level and responding (correct)
Which feature might make the distinction between an application proxy and a guard fuzzy?
Which feature might make the distinction between an application proxy and a guard fuzzy?
- High data transfer rates
- Lower latency in data transfer
- Enhanced protection features (correct)
- Increased number of users connected
What is NOT a programmable rule that a guard could implement?
What is NOT a programmable rule that a guard could implement?
- Filter documents containing specific keywords
- Limit the number of email messages a user can receive
- Limit users' web bandwidth
- Run operating system updates (correct)
Where is a Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) typically located in network architecture?
Where is a Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) typically located in network architecture?
What is the primary purpose of a personal firewall?
What is the primary purpose of a personal firewall?
Which type of server is most likely to be found in a DMZ?
Which type of server is most likely to be found in a DMZ?
What is the main characteristic of the Ping of Death attack?
What is the main characteristic of the Ping of Death attack?
What is the primary goal of a Teardrop attack?
What is the primary goal of a Teardrop attack?
What is the main difference between a Land attack and a Teardrop attack?
What is the main difference between a Land attack and a Teardrop attack?
What is the name of the DDoS tool that exploited Sun Solaris systems?
What is the name of the DDoS tool that exploited Sun Solaris systems?
What is the primary purpose of a DDoS attack?
What is the primary purpose of a DDoS attack?
What is the name of the DDoS attack that targeted Amazon Web Services?
What is the name of the DDoS attack that targeted Amazon Web Services?
What is the name of the DDoS tool that is similar to LOIC?
What is the name of the DDoS tool that is similar to LOIC?
What is the primary defense against Denial of Service attacks?
What is the primary defense against Denial of Service attacks?
What is one main function of a firewall?
What is one main function of a firewall?
Which characteristic is NOT a requirement for a firewall to be considered a reference monitor?
Which characteristic is NOT a requirement for a firewall to be considered a reference monitor?
In the context of Virtual Private Networks (VPN), what role does a firewall play?
In the context of Virtual Private Networks (VPN), what role does a firewall play?
Which is NOT mentioned as an advantage of firewalls running as dedicated devices?
Which is NOT mentioned as an advantage of firewalls running as dedicated devices?
What does a firewall implement to determine traffic flow?
What does a firewall implement to determine traffic flow?
Which feature is essential for a firewall to prevent circumvention?
Which feature is essential for a firewall to prevent circumvention?
What is the main purpose of a Digital Certificate in SSL?
What is the main purpose of a Digital Certificate in SSL?
What is a common use of a Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) in network security?
What is a common use of a Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) in network security?
