20 Questions
What is the main purpose of the BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policy in Endpoint Security?
To expand the enterprise security perimeter
Which component of Endpoint Security blocks incoming and outgoing connections to/from the workstation?
Internal Firewall
Which component of Endpoint Security focuses on detecting and responding to malicious activity on the host?
EDR
What is the difference between EDR and AV?
AV has a single purpose: detecting and removing malware
What is the main benefit of securing endpoints with real-time visibility of all activities?
To prevent attacks from becoming breaches
Which open-source and cross-platform AV software is mainly a CLI tool?
ClamAV
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
What is the file extension for YARA rules in ClamAV?
.yara
What is the maximum number of strings allowed per YARA rule in ClamAV?
64
What is the purpose of the PhishSigs database in ClamAV?
To store file signatures related to phishing
Which of the following best describes the purpose of antivirus software?
To detect and remove viruses
What is a false positive in the context of antivirus software?
A test result falsely indicates the presence of a condition
What is a zero-day flaw?
A newly discovered flaw in a program
Which of the following techniques can be used to bypass antivirus software?
All of the above
Why is it important to update antivirus signatures?
To evolve and adapt to new viruses
What is the best practice regarding the number of antivirus software installed on a workstation?
Only one antivirus software should be installed
What is a false negative in the context of antivirus software?
A test result mistakenly negates a condition
What are some causes of false positives in antivirus software?
Heuristics, behavioral analysis, and machine learning
What does the term 'zero-day flaws' refer to?
Newly discovered flaws in programs
What is the purpose of network and endpoint security?
All of the above
Test your knowledge on network and endpoint security with this quiz! Learn about the suite of tools that help protect workstations, the role of antivirus software, scanning string/byte signatures, hash signatures, heuristic detection, and more. Discover how to actively defend against risky activity and malicious attacks in an enterprise security perimeter, especially in the context of bring your own device (BYOD).
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