Network Security: Authentication Protocols and Network Configuration

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What is one of the main purposes of implementing port security in a network?

To protect the network from unauthorized access and malicious attacks (correct)

To provide unlimited bandwidth to all devices

To increase network congestion

To allow all types of traffic to freely access the network

How does port security help maintain the privacy of a network?

By allowing unrestricted access to all devices

By not monitoring any devices accessing the network

By increasing network congestion intentionally

By reducing the risk of security breaches (correct)

What role does port security play in reducing network congestion?

By allowing all devices to flood the network with traffic

By limiting access to only legitimate devices and traffic (correct)

By not implementing any access control measures

By ignoring any performance issues on the network

How is the implementation of port security related to identifying network devices?

Identifying devices is the first step in implementing port security Signup and view all the answers

What impact does port security have on bandwidth and resources in a network?

It frees up bandwidth and resources by limiting access to legitimate traffic Signup and view all the answers

Why is monitoring device access important for network administrators implementing port security?

To identify potential performance issues and address them Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step to configure port security violation mode?

Choose the LAN port to configure Signup and view all the answers

Which command is used to set the violation mode in port security configuration?

router(config-if)# switchport port-security violation {protect | restrict | shutdown} Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of port security mentioned in the text?

Lack of resources for implementation Signup and view all the answers

Which type of ports are sometimes extended beyond their capacity in relation to port security?

TengigabitEthernet ports Signup and view all the answers

What action occurs when a security violation happens in port security with the mode set to 'restrict'?

Allow limited traffic through the port Signup and view all the answers

Why is it difficult to have a cybersecurity system in ports according to the text?

Difficulty in configuring processes for managing specific cybersecurity threats unique to each country Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of port security?

To ensure only authorized devices can access the network Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a method used to implement port security?

Domain Name Servers (DNS) Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of port security?

Limited flexibility for adding new devices Signup and view all the answers

How does port security restrict access to a network?

By only allowing specific devices or MAC addresses to connect Signup and view all the answers

Which authentication protocols are commonly used in port security?

RADIUS and TACACS Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of configuring Access Control Lists (ACLs) in port security?

To control which devices can access the network Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using authentication protocols such as RADIUS and TACACS in a network?

To verify the identity of devices before granting access to the network. Signup and view all the answers

Why are firewalls and VLANs commonly configured in a network environment?

To help protect the network from unauthorized access. Signup and view all the answers

Which action does the 'Restrict' violation mode perform on a port?

Increases the Security Violation counter. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of setting up a monitoring system in a network environment?

To identify unauthorized devices accessing the network. Signup and view all the answers

How does the 'Shutdown' violation mode differ from 'Protect' and 'Restrict'?

It immediately puts the interface in an error-disabled state. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the role of VLANs in a network setup?

To segment the network and control device access. Signup and view all the answers