Network Security Fundamentals Quiz

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What is the purpose of redirectors in cyber attacks?

To enhance data encryption techniques

To strengthen network security controls

To prevent exfiltration of data

To bypass network defenses and evade detection (correct)

How do tunneling techniques help threat actors?

Strengthen network monitoring capabilities

Improve network latency issues

Enhance data integrity during transmission

Encapsulate one protocol within another to bypass security controls (correct)

What is the primary function of SPF and DKIM for email authentication?

Allow domain owners to publish policies in DNS (correct)

Control access to email attachments

Encrypt email content for privacy protection

Ensure secure email transmission between servers

Why is checking your purchased domain's reputation essential for network security?

To monitor if the domain is associated with malicious activities Signup and view all the answers

How do threat actors use redirectors to maintain persistence on compromised systems?

By redirecting traffic to a malicious domain controlled by the attacker Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of vulnerability scanning in network security?

Identifying and assessing security vulnerabilities in systems or networks Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'FLYOVER' mode in Sn1per reconnaissance tool?

Perform a fast multi-threaded high level scan of multiple targets Signup and view all the answers

Which mode in Sn1per utilises non-intrusive scans to avoid WAF/IPS blocking?

STEALTH Signup and view all the answers

What action does the 'NUKE' mode perform in the Sn1per tool?

Launch full audit of multiple hosts specified in a text file Signup and view all the answers

In which mode does Sn1per quickly enumerate open ports/services on multiple hosts and performs basic fingerprinting?

AIRSTRIKE Signup and view all the answers

Which option provides full automatic web application scans to the results in Sn1per?

WEB Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'MASSPORTSCAN' mode in Sn1per?

Performs full detailed port scan on multiple targets specified via switch Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a DNS response of 0.0.0.0 in Cobalt Strike?

To evade detection and hide the traffic generated by the tool for DNS resolution and evasion Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of Metasploit Framework?

Developing, testing, and executing exploit code against remote target systems Signup and view all the answers

Which type of module in Metasploit Framework is used to perform tasks like scanning networks for vulnerable systems?

Auxiliary modules Signup and view all the answers

What do payload modules in the Metasploit Framework do?

Execute code on the target system Signup and view all the answers

During a penetration test, which type of module in Metasploit Framework is used to take advantage of vulnerabilities in target systems?

Exploit modules Signup and view all the answers

How can security professionals use the Metasploit Framework for security testing activities?

To simulate attacks and test the security of computer systems and networks Signup and view all the answers

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