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 (A)</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 (A)</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 (B)</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 (D)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does an incident response plan typically include?

<p>Containment, eradication, recovery, and lessons learned steps (D)</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 (A)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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