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Which of the following actions might an intrusion prevention system (IPS) take when it detects unusual levels of activity?
Send an alert to a system administrator
What is the purpose of using digital certificates in message signing?
To sign messages
Which cybersecurity tool examines network traffic to identify potential threats and automatically takes action against them?
IPS
What is the purpose of a firewall?
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Which action can be taken by an IPS to prevent further damage in a network?
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What does IPS stand for?
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What is the purpose of encrypting network traffic with a virtual private network (VPN) connection?
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Which action might be triggered by a monitoring system when it detects unusual levels of activity?
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What does VPN stand for?
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What is the purpose of using hashes and digital signatures in message signing?
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Which term refers to our ability to protect our data from unauthorized access?
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What is the purpose of the post-incident activity phase?
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What does RBAC stand for?
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What does an IPS do in response to an attack over the network?
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What is the Latin term for the post-incident activity phase?
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What are the three key elements to consider when assessing the impact of an attack?
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What is the purpose of mutual authentication?
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What is the main focus of RBAC?
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What should be done in the post-incident activity phase?
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What does an IPS often work from to take action?
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