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Traditional IPS Deployment Model

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What is the primary function of the core layer switches in the Cisco 3 Tier architecture?

To allow end devices to access the network
To inspect and filter traffic
To provide redundancy to the access layer
To forward traffic as quickly as possible between networks (correct)

What is the main difference between the 2 Tier and 3 Tier architectures?

The number of layers
The role of the access layer
The collapsed core layer plays the role of both the distribution and core layers (correct)
The type of switches used

What is the purpose of the distribution layer in the Cisco 3 Tier architecture?

To provide redundancy to the access layer via multiple paths (correct)
To inspect and filter traffic
To provide a high-speed backbone for the network
To allow end devices to access the network

What is the main advantage of the Cisco 3 Tier architecture?

More efficient forwarding of traffic between networks (B) Signup and view all the answers

How many campus LANs are shown in the diagram (Figure 1.37)?

3 (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the access layer switches in the Cisco 3 Tier architecture?

To allow end devices to access the network (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of an IPS appliance in a traditional deployment model?

To inspect traffic and catch both suspicious and malicious traffic (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of integrating the IPS into a next-generation firewall appliance?

Less physical appliance and a single management dashboard (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does a Next-generation IPS (NGIPS) inspect traffic?

By downloading a database of malware signatures from a security intelligence group (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a feature of a Next-generation IPS (NGIPS) that allows it to filter traffic?

Download of a database of malware signatures (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is required to enable the IPS feature on a next-generation firewall appliance?

A license key provided by Cisco systems (C) Signup and view all the answers

In a traditional deployment model, where is an IPS appliance typically deployed?

Behind the firewall within the corporate network (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a centralized file server in a company's network?

To allow employees to centrally store and access their work-related files (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of devices are typically connected to a network to access a resource?

Laptops, smartphones, tablet computers, and desktop computers (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using a centralized file server in a company's network?

Increased efficiency in collaborating and sharing files (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Cisco DNA?

To provide engineers with applications to manage, automate, and gather intelligence analytics (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of client devices?

They are connected to a network to access a resource (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a server in a company's network?

To host files and applications for client devices to access (C) Signup and view all the answers

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