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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Potential for malicious code execution (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of software security?

<p>To ensure software functions properly under malicious attack (C)</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 (B)</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 (A)</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 (B)</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 (A)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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