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Implementing a Data Loss Prevention strategy can improve the actual security of a system, but not the perceived security.
Implementing a Data Loss Prevention strategy can improve the actual security of a system, but not the perceived security.
False
Data Loss Prevention is only concerned with securing data at rest.
Data Loss Prevention is only concerned with securing data at rest.
False
Raising the perceived risk of a potential intruder being caught is a tactic in Data Loss Prevention.
Raising the perceived risk of a potential intruder being caught is a tactic in Data Loss Prevention.
False
DLP controls are based on a specific type of threat detection.
DLP controls are based on a specific type of threat detection.
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The primary goal of Data Loss Prevention is to reduce the apparent value of the system's worth.
The primary goal of Data Loss Prevention is to reduce the apparent value of the system's worth.
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There has been a shift in attention and investment from securing the network to securing systems within the network and to securing the data itself.
There has been a shift in attention and investment from securing the network to securing systems within the network and to securing the data itself.
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Intrusion deflection is a type of SIEM system that helps coordinate security activity on a network.
Intrusion deflection is a type of SIEM system that helps coordinate security activity on a network.
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Analyzing database transaction logs involves examining what SQL statements are executed on the target system.
Analyzing database transaction logs involves examining what SQL statements are executed on the target system.
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Intrusion deterrence is a type of NIDS deployment strategy that involves placing sensors in a network.
Intrusion deterrence is a type of NIDS deployment strategy that involves placing sensors in a network.
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SIEM systems are used to detect and respond to threats in real-time.
SIEM systems are used to detect and respond to threats in real-time.
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Header signature analysis involves analyzing database transaction logs.
Header signature analysis involves analyzing database transaction logs.
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NIDS sensors are typically placed in a network to detect and respond to threats.
NIDS sensors are typically placed in a network to detect and respond to threats.
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A network-based IDS can monitor network traffic on multiple segments and traffic on other means of communication, such as phone lines, simultaneously.
A network-based IDS can monitor network traffic on multiple segments and traffic on other means of communication, such as phone lines, simultaneously.
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A string signature for a UNIX system might look for a text string that indicates a possible attack, such as "cat " + " >/.rhosts".
A string signature for a UNIX system might look for a text string that indicates a possible attack, such as "cat " + " >/.rhosts".
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A port signature involves looking for a text string that indicates a possible attack.
A port signature involves looking for a text string that indicates a possible attack.
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A NIDS can capture all network traffic that crosses its network segment by placing the network interface card in normal mode.
A NIDS can capture all network traffic that crosses its network segment by placing the network interface card in normal mode.
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A header condition signature is used to detect anomalies in network traffic patterns.
A header condition signature is used to detect anomalies in network traffic patterns.
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A compound string signature is used to refine a port signature to reduce the number of false positives.
A compound string signature is used to refine a port signature to reduce the number of false positives.
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