Software Defined Security (CY 279) - UMaT Cyber Security
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What is the primary focus of Chapter One of the lecture notes?

  • Introduction to Software Defined Security (correct)
  • Foundations of Computer Networks
  • Network Security Preliminaries
  • Software Defined Networking
  • What is the primary benefit of Network Functions Virtualization (NFV)?

  • Increased network security
  • Increased network scalability (correct)
  • Reduced network complexity
  • Improved network performance
  • What is the purpose of the Control Plane in SDN Operation?

  • To make decisions about packet forwarding (correct)
  • To monitor network traffic
  • To forward packets
  • To manage network devices
  • What is the primary goal of Network Reconnaissance?

    <p>To gather information about a network</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary challenge of SDN Security related to Programmability?

    <p>Potential for malicious code execution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the Domain Name System (DNS)?

    <p>To translate domain names to IP addresses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of software security?

    <p>To ensure software functions properly under malicious attack</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for the increase in hacking and disrupting network services?

    <p>The reliance of humanity on the Internet for critical functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key feature of Software Defined Networking (SDN)?

    <p>Its ability to program the network by external applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is software security considered everybody's job?

    <p>Because it requires a team effort to ensure software security</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of the exponential increase in vulnerabilities in software systems?

    <p>An increase in the potential scope and motivations for hacking and disrupting network services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of introducing Software Defined Networking (SDN)?

    <p>To tackle the challenges posed by threats</p> Signup and view all the answers

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