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What is the primary focus of a security policy?

To implement firewall and packet filtering
To define measures for desktop and laptop security
To outline comprehensive security measures (correct)
To detect potential threats to the system

What is a major risk when traveling as a security professional?

Forgetting passwords
Using public Wi-Fi
Losing confidential data
Having a laptop stolen or seized (correct)

What is the purpose of disabling services that are not used?

To increase storage capacity
To improve system performance
To enhance security (correct)
To reduce network latency

What is the default configuration for external network services in Kali?

Disabled by default (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with default passwords for services on a publicly accessible server?

Change them to custom passwords (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a firewall?

To restrict access to network services (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using fail2ban?

To detect and block password-guessing attacks (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using full disk encryption?

Enhanced security (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the nuke feature?

To protect client data (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should be done when launching network services on a publicly accessible server?

Restrict their access with a firewall (B) Signup and view all the answers