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Why is it crucial to implement multiple layers of security controls when addressing network vulnerabilities?
Why is it crucial to implement multiple layers of security controls when addressing network vulnerabilities?
- To comply with industry regulations requiring a minimum number of security layers.
- To reduce the cost of security by using less effective individual controls.
- To ensure that if one security measure fails, another can prevent exploitation. (correct)
- To increase the complexity of the network, making it harder to manage.
What is the primary reason for regularly testing security controls in a network environment?
What is the primary reason for regularly testing security controls in a network environment?
- To ensure that security controls are functioning as intended and providing adequate protection. (correct)
- To comply with legal requirements mandating regular security audits.
- To reduce the workload on the security team by automating security processes.
- To identify new vulnerabilities introduced by recent software updates.
Before deploying a web application to a production environment, what security measure should be taken?
Before deploying a web application to a production environment, what security measure should be taken?
- Install a network firewall to filter incoming and outgoing traffic.
- Perform a vulnerability scan to identify potential weaknesses. (correct)
- Implement a data loss prevention (DLP) solution to protect sensitive data.
- Conduct a penetration test to simulate real-world attacks.
Why is identifying missing security controls important for maintaining network security?
Why is identifying missing security controls important for maintaining network security?
What is the significance of having a baseline configuration for operating systems in network security?
What is the significance of having a baseline configuration for operating systems in network security?
What is the primary purpose of applying patches to operating systems and applications continuously?
What is the primary purpose of applying patches to operating systems and applications continuously?
How can Windows Software Update Services (WSUS) assist in network vulnerability prevention?
How can Windows Software Update Services (WSUS) assist in network vulnerability prevention?
Why is encrypting data at rest and in transit considered a crucial step in network vulnerability prevention?
Why is encrypting data at rest and in transit considered a crucial step in network vulnerability prevention?
What does it mean to 'harden' devices and systems on a network, and why is it important?
What does it mean to 'harden' devices and systems on a network, and why is it important?
Why is restricting physical access to network ports and wires an important aspect of network security?
Why is restricting physical access to network ports and wires an important aspect of network security?
Why should weaker protocols like FTP or Telnet be avoided in favor of more secure alternatives?
Why should weaker protocols like FTP or Telnet be avoided in favor of more secure alternatives?
What is the significance of monitoring all network entry and exit points for vulnerability prevention?
What is the significance of monitoring all network entry and exit points for vulnerability prevention?
How does a firewall contribute to watching all network entry and exit points?
How does a firewall contribute to watching all network entry and exit points?
What should be done if incoming or outgoing network traffic does not match a specific policy configured in the firewall?
What should be done if incoming or outgoing network traffic does not match a specific policy configured in the firewall?
Why is regular vulnerability scanning important even after initial security measures are implemented?
Why is regular vulnerability scanning important even after initial security measures are implemented?
What steps should be included in a hardening checklist for a web server?
What steps should be included in a hardening checklist for a web server?
An employee brings in their personal laptop and connects it to the company network via an open port. What immediate risk does this pose?
An employee brings in their personal laptop and connects it to the company network via an open port. What immediate risk does this pose?
What could an attacker achieve after successfully sniffing credentials on an FTP server within a network?
What could an attacker achieve after successfully sniffing credentials on an FTP server within a network?
If a network administrator discovers that several endpoints lack antimalware software, what type of missing security control has been identified?
If a network administrator discovers that several endpoints lack antimalware software, what type of missing security control has been identified?
What is the most effective way to ensure that security patches are applied to all systems in a large, Microsoft-based network environment?
What is the most effective way to ensure that security patches are applied to all systems in a large, Microsoft-based network environment?
An organization handles a large amount of confidential data. What security control should be considered to prevent sensitive information from leaving the network?
An organization handles a large amount of confidential data. What security control should be considered to prevent sensitive information from leaving the network?
Imagine a scenario where an employee is sending a confidential document to a client via email. Which action would best ensure the security of this data during transit?
Imagine a scenario where an employee is sending a confidential document to a client via email. Which action would best ensure the security of this data during transit?
Your organization's web server is experiencing unusually high traffic from an unknown source. How would you use a firewall to mitigate this issue?
Your organization's web server is experiencing unusually high traffic from an unknown source. How would you use a firewall to mitigate this issue?
During a network audit, it's discovered that Telnet is still enabled on several network devices. What is the most appropriate course of action?
During a network audit, it's discovered that Telnet is still enabled on several network devices. What is the most appropriate course of action?
An organization implements a new security control. What is the next critical step to ensure its effectiveness?
An organization implements a new security control. What is the next critical step to ensure its effectiveness?
Flashcards
Test Security Controls
Test Security Controls
Ensuring security controls function as intended through regular checks.
Vulnerability Scanning
Vulnerability Scanning
Discovering weaknesses in applications or systems before deployment using automated tools.
Identify Missing Security Controls
Identify Missing Security Controls
Determining which protective measures are absent from a network's defenses.
Fix Configuration Issues
Fix Configuration Issues
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Apply Patches Continuously
Apply Patches Continuously
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Encrypt All Data
Encrypt All Data
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Harden All Devices and Systems
Harden All Devices and Systems
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Restrict Physical Network Access
Restrict Physical Network Access
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Avoid Weaker Protocols
Avoid Weaker Protocols
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Watch Network Entry/Exit Points
Watch Network Entry/Exit Points
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Study Notes
- Multiple layers of security controls or countermeasures are often needed to prevent vulnerabilities.
- If one countermeasure is bypassed, another can prevent exploitation.
Testing Security Controls
- Security controls must be tested to ensure they function as intended.
- Testing security controls is as critical as their implementation.
Identifying Vulnerabilities
- Identify vulnerabilities by running vulnerability scanning.
- Perform scans before deploying applications or servers to production environments.
- Scan entire networks to find systems with open ports, services, and vulnerabilities.
Identifying Missing Security Controls
- Ensure appropriate countermeasures are deployed on your network.
- Evaluate the network and information to determine necessary security controls.
- A missing firewall is a critical security oversight.
- Antimalware or antivirus should be installed on endpoints
Locating and Fixing Configuration Issues
- Detect common configuration issues using vulnerability scanning.
- Establish baselines and hardening checklists for operating systems.
- Use checklists for hardening web servers and DNS servers.
Applying Patches Continuously
- Apply patches continuously for operating systems and applications after deployment.
- Use Windows Software Update Services (WSUS) in Microsoft environments to detect and deploy missing patches.
- WSUS can automate patch deployment after thorough testing.
Encrypting All Data
- All data should be encrypted, whether at rest (in storage) or in transit (being transmitted).
- Encryption is crucial when sending documents via email to external clients.
Hardening All Devices and Systems
- All devices and systems on the network must be hardened and baselined.
- Use hardening checklists for web servers, DNS servers, endpoints, and network devices.
Restricting Physical Network Access
- Restrict physical access to network ports and wires.
- Unauthorized access can lead to vulnerability scanning, exploitation, privilege escalation, and backdoors.
Avoiding Weaker Protocols
- Avoid using weaker protocols like FTP or Telnet because they transmit data in clear text.
- Clear text transmission allows easy sniffing of usernames and passwords.
Watching Network Entry and Exit Points
- Carefully watch and monitor all points where information enters or exits the network.
- Use firewalls to filter traffic based on configured policies.
- Incoming and outgoing packets should be dropped if they do not match the firewall policy.
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