Network Security Best Practices Quiz

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What happens to packets classified as a member of a 'blocked stream'?

They are marked for further inspection

They are manually cleared from the connection table

They are discarded (correct)

They are allowed into the connection table

What determines the time interval before a blocked connection is cleared from the connection table?

Global timeout interval for TCP traffic (correct)

Number of blocked packets

Type of attack

Connection speed

When are incoming packets for a blocked stream blocked at the IPS device?

When the stream exceeds a certain packet count

Only during peak hours

Before the global timeout interval elapses (correct)

After the connection is cleared

What action is taken if a packet matches a filter with an action set of BLOCK?

The packet is discarded Signup and view all the answers

How can blocked streams be cleared from the connection table?

Manually from the Blocked Streams page Signup and view all the answers

What happens to incoming connections after the connection timeout interval expires?

They are only allowed if they match another blocking filter Signup and view all the answers

What does TSE stand for in the context of this lesson?

Threat Suppression Engine Signup and view all the answers

What does TPS stand for in the context of this lesson?

Traffic Processing System Signup and view all the answers

What does IPS stand for?

Intrusion Prevention System Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum length requirement for user names at the 'None' authentication level?

At least six characters Signup and view all the answers

What is the additional requirement for user names at the 'Low' authentication level?

Must contain at least two alphabetic characters Signup and view all the answers

What is the password length requirement at the 'Medium' authentication level?

At least 15 characters Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary requirement for passwords at the 'High' authentication level?

At least one numeric character Signup and view all the answers

What is necessary to place the device in L2FB from the Command Line Interface (CLI)?

Taking the TPS out of SMS control Signup and view all the answers

What is the Best Practice regarding snapshots for the TPS device?

Creating snapshots each time the TPS device is modified Signup and view all the answers

Where are snapshots stored?

On the external storage device Signup and view all the answers

How can you manage the snapshots taken of device filters and settings?

Via the SMS System Snapshot section Signup and view all the answers

What happens if you perform a TOS upgrade on the TPS?

The snapshots taken on a previous version of the TOS will not be visible after the upgrade Signup and view all the answers

What is required to lose connectivity to the device?

Losing power to the device Signup and view all the answers

What does archiving a snapshot do?

Stores a copy on the SMS Signup and view all the answers

When should you perform a snapshot for the TPS device?

Each time the TPS device is modified Signup and view all the answers

What option do you have for including LSM created Reputation Entries in snapshots?

Include LSM created Reputation Entries in all snapshots, regardless of storage location Signup and view all the answers