Network and Endpoint Security Quiz

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What is the main purpose of the BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policy in Endpoint Security?

To connect private devices to the company network
To detect and respond to malicious activity
To enforce data protection
To expand the enterprise security perimeter (correct)

Which component of Endpoint Security blocks incoming and outgoing connections to/from the workstation?

HIDS/HIPS
Internal Firewall (correct)
Sandbox
Device Control

Which component of Endpoint Security focuses on detecting and responding to malicious activity on the host?

EDR (correct)
Sandbox
HIDS/HIPS
AV

What is the difference between EDR and AV?

AV has a single purpose: detecting and removing malware (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main benefit of securing endpoints with real-time visibility of all activities?

To prevent attacks from becoming breaches (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which open-source and cross-platform AV software is mainly a CLI tool?

ClamAV (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of signature does ClamAV use to compare specific sequences of suspicious file bytes with malware models stored in a database?

Body-Based Signature (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the file extension for YARA rules in ClamAV?

.yara (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum number of strings allowed per YARA rule in ClamAV?

64 (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the PhishSigs database in ClamAV?

To store file signatures related to phishing (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the purpose of antivirus software?

To detect and remove viruses (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a false positive in the context of antivirus software?

A test result falsely indicates the presence of a condition (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a zero-day flaw?

A newly discovered flaw in a program (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following techniques can be used to bypass antivirus software?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to update antivirus signatures?

To evolve and adapt to new viruses (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the best practice regarding the number of antivirus software installed on a workstation?

Only one antivirus software should be installed (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a false negative in the context of antivirus software?

A test result mistakenly negates a condition (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are some causes of false positives in antivirus software?

Heuristics, behavioral analysis, and machine learning (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'zero-day flaws' refer to?

Newly discovered flaws in programs (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of network and endpoint security?