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What is the main purpose of user identity controls in network security?
What is the main purpose of user identity controls in network security?
- Detecting scanning attempts based on request rates
- Allowing vulnerable services to enter and leave the network
- Implementing virtual private networks
- Preventing unauthorized users from accessing the network (correct)
Which of the following is a limitation of firewalls mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is a limitation of firewalls mentioned in the text?
- Serve as a platform for IPsec
- Support dial-in capability for employees
- Implement virtual private networks
- Protect against attacks bypassing the firewall (correct)
What aspect of network activity does a firewall typically control access based on?
What aspect of network activity does a firewall typically control access based on?
- Rate of requests
- User identity
- Time or request (correct)
- Host-based scanners
Intrusion prevention measures are primarily used for:
Intrusion prevention measures are primarily used for:
What is a primary function of a firewall according to the text?
What is a primary function of a firewall according to the text?
Behavior-blocking software is primarily designed to:
Behavior-blocking software is primarily designed to:
What type of firewall applies a set of rules to each incoming and outgoing IP packet?
What type of firewall applies a set of rules to each incoming and outgoing IP packet?
Which type of firewall cannot guard against wireless communications between local systems on different sides?
Which type of firewall cannot guard against wireless communications between local systems on different sides?
Which security measure creates a directory of outbound TCP connections to tighten up the rules for TCP traffic?
Which security measure creates a directory of outbound TCP connections to tighten up the rules for TCP traffic?
What is used to define the transport protocol in a packet filtering firewall?
What is used to define the transport protocol in a packet filtering firewall?
What type of firewall focuses on identifying and stopping malicious traffic at an application level?
What type of firewall focuses on identifying and stopping malicious traffic at an application level?
Which type of security software is designed to monitor and block intrusive activities on a host system?
Which type of security software is designed to monitor and block intrusive activities on a host system?
What technology is implemented to physically block all access to the local network except via the firewall?
What technology is implemented to physically block all access to the local network except via the firewall?
Which type of firewall filtering controls access based on IP Address and Protocol Values?
Which type of firewall filtering controls access based on IP Address and Protocol Values?
In which type of firewall filtering is control based on authorized application protocol data?
In which type of firewall filtering is control based on authorized application protocol data?
What does a hardened system with a secured operating system imply for a firewall?
What does a hardened system with a secured operating system imply for a firewall?
Which network security measure is suitable for hosting a firewall and often required in government applications?
Which network security measure is suitable for hosting a firewall and often required in government applications?
Which technology relays and monitors the exchange of information for specific application protocols?
Which technology relays and monitors the exchange of information for specific application protocols?
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