Network Security Fundamentals Quiz
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What is a firewall in network security?

  • A software tool for managing cloud solutions
  • A tool designed to protect against physical intrusions into the network
  • A hardware device for scanning network traffic
  • An application for managing network resources
  • A network security device that monitors incoming and outgoing network traffic and decides whether to allow or block specific traffic based on security rules (correct)
  • What does an Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) do?

  • Scans network traffic to actively block attacks (correct)
  • Manages network hardware devices
  • Analyzes network performance metrics
  • Monitors cloud storage usage
  • Filters incoming emails for potential threats
  • How does network security protect against cyberattacks?

  • By isolating the network from external connections
  • By restricting access to cloud solutions
  • By combining multiple layers of defenses at the edge and in the network (correct)
  • By encrypting all network traffic
  • By monitoring user activities on the network
  • What is the main benefit of network security for organizations?

    <p>Delivering the services that customers and employees demand while protecting the network</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does network security help protect proprietary information?

    <p>By preventing unauthorized access and potential attacks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is SecureX?

    <p>A cloud-native platform connecting the Cisco Secure portfolio and infrastructure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does software-defined segmentation do?

    <p>Classifies network traffic based on endpoint identity for easier security policy enforcement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a virtual private network (VPN) do?

    <p>Encrypts the connection from an endpoint to a network</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is network access control (NAC)?

    <p>Enforcing security policies by recognizing each user and device</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does anti-virus and anti-malware software do?

    <p>Includes viruses, worms, Trojans, ransomware, and spyware</p> Signup and view all the answers

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