Network Security Best Practices Quiz
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What is the purpose of implementing network segmentation?

  • To increase vulnerability to attacks
  • To share all resources openly
  • To isolate critical assets and restrict unauthorized access (correct)
  • To enhance network speed
  • Which network security practice focuses on filtering incoming and outgoing traffic based on security policies?

  • Encryption
  • Strong Authentication
  • Firewall Configuration (correct)
  • Regular Updates and Patching
  • What method helps in protecting sensitive data during communication over a network?

  • Strong Authentication
  • Network Segmentation
  • Encryption (correct)
  • Regular Updates and Patching
  • What is the main purpose of enforcing strong authentication methods like multi-factor authentication?

    <p>To protect critical systems and applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can organizations address vulnerabilities and protect against known threats for network devices and applications?

    <p>By keeping devices up to date with security patches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What practice is essential for promptly detecting and responding to abnormal or suspicious activities in a network?

    <p>Network Monitoring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of implementing the principle of least privilege (PoLP) in access control?

    <p>To ensure that users and systems have only the minimum access required</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an essential step in hardening network devices for security?

    <p>Disabling unnecessary services and changing default credentials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an incident response plan typically include?

    <p>Containment, eradication, recovery, and lessons learned steps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to regularly review logs on network devices?

    <p>To track events and activities for auditing purposes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of conducting regular security audits and penetration testing?

    <p>To identify and address vulnerabilities in the network infrastructure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should organizations implement Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions?

    <p>To enforce security policies on mobile devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

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