Security final

Which type of VPN may require the Cisco VPN Client software? -remote access VPN -SSL VPN -site-to-site VPN -MPLS VPN

remote access VPN

Which spanning-tree enhancement prevents the spanning-tree topology from changing by blocking a port that receives a superior BPDU? -PortFast -BPDU guard -root guard -BDPU filter

root guard

Refer to the exhibit. A network administrator is troubleshooting a GRE VPN tunnel between R1 and R2. Assuming the R2 GRE configuration is correct and based on the running configuration of R1, what must the administrator do to fix the problem? Change the tunnel IP address to 209.165.201.1. Change the tunnel destination to 192.168.5.1. Change the tunnel IP address to 192.168.3.1. Change the tunnel source interface to Fa0/0. Change the tunnel destination to 209.165.200.225.

Change the tunnel destination to 209.165.200.225.

What question is answered by the risk analysis component of security policy development? -What is the cost versus benefit analysis of implementing various security technologies? -What are the reliable, well-understood, and recommended security practices that similar organizations currently employ? -What are the current procedures for incident response, monitoring, maintenance, and auditing of the system for compliance? -What are the most likely types of threats given the purpose of the organization?

What is the cost versus benefit analysis of implementing various security technologies?

When logging is enabled for an ACL entry, how does the router switch packets filtered by the ACL? -topology-based switching -autonomous switching -process switching -optimum switching

process switching

Refer to the exhibit. What will be displayed in the output of the show running-config object command after the exhibited configuration commands are entered on an ASA 5505? host 192.168.1.3 range 192.168.1.10 192.168.1.20 host 192.168.1.4 and range 192.168.1.10 192.168.1.20 host 192.168.1.3 and host 192.168.1.4 host 192.168.1.4 host 192.168.1.3, host 192.168.1.4, and range 192.168.1.10 192.168.1.20

range 192.168.1.10 192.168.1.20

Refer to the exhibit. An administrator has entered the commands that are shown on router R1. At what trap level is the logging function set? 2 3 5 6

3

Which two options are offered through the Cisco TrustSec Solution for enterprise networks? (Choose two.) -Easy VPN solution -IPsec VPN solution -802.1X-Based Infrastructure solution -NAC Appliance-Based Overlay solution -Firewall and IDS integrated solution

802.1X-Based Infrastructure solution NAC Appliance-Based Overlay solution

A large company deploys several network-based IPS sensors for its headquarters network. Which network service configuration will help the process of correlating attack events happening simultaneously in different points of the network? -Multiple DNS servers with fault tolerance -Distributed DHCP servers -A syslog server for each IPS sensor -A centralized NTP server

A centralized NTP server

Refer to the exhibit. Based on the output from the show secure bootset command on router R1, which three conclusions can be drawn regarding Cisco IOS Resilience? (Choose three.) A copy of the Cisco IOS image file has been made. A copy of the router configuration file has been made. The Cisco IOS image file is hidden and cannot be copied, modified, or deleted. The Cisco IOS image filename will be listed when the show flash command is issued on R1. The copy tftp flash command was issued on R1. The secure boot-config command was issued on R1.

A copy of the router configuration file has been made. The Cisco IOS image file is hidden and cannot be copied, modified, or deleted. The secure boot-config command was issued on R1.

Which statement describes the characteristics of packet-filtering and stateful firewalls as they relate to the OSI model? -A packet-filtering firewall typically can filter up to the transport layer, whereas a stateful firewall can filter up to the session layer. -Both stateful and packet-filtering firewalls can filter at the application layer. -A packet-filtering firewall uses session layer information to track the state of a connection, whereas a stateful firewall uses application layer information to track the state of a connection. -A stateful firewall can filter application layer information, whereas a packet-filtering firewall cannot filter beyond the network layer.

A packet-filtering firewall typically can filter up to the transport layer, whereas a stateful firewall can filter up to the session layer.

Which statement correctly describes a type of filtering firewall? -A transparent firewall is typically implemented on a PC or server with firewall software running on it. -A packet-filtering firewall expands the number of IP addresses available and hides network addressing design. -An application gateway firewall (proxy firewall) is typically implemented on a router to filter Layer 3 and Layer 4 information. -A stateful firewall monitors the state of connections, whether the connection is in an initiation, data transfer, or termination state.

A stateful firewall monitors the state of connections, whether the connection is in an initiation, data transfer, or termination state

Which technology does CCP require for configuring remote access VPN support with the Easy VPN Server wizard? -AutoSecure -Role-Based CLI Access -AAA -port forwarding

AAA

Which three statements describe the IPsec protocol framework? (Choose three.) -AH uses IP protocol 51. -AH provides encryption and integrity. -AH provides integrity and authentication. -ESP uses UDP protocol 50. -ESP requires both authentication and encryption. -ESP provides encryption, authentication, and integrity

AH uses IP protocol 51. AH provides integrity and authentication. ESP provides encryption, authentication, and integrity

What is a difference between ASA IPv4 ACLs and IOS IPv4 ACLs? -ASA ACLs use the subnet mask in defining a network, whereas IOS ACLs use the wildcard mask. -ASA ACLs do not have an implicit deny all at the end, whereas IOS ACLs do. -ASA ACLs use forward and drop ACEs, whereas IOS ACLs use permit and deny ACEs. -Multiple ASA ACLs can be applied on an interface in the ingress direction, whereas only one IOS ACL can be applied. -ASA ACLs are always named, whereas IOS ACLs can be named or numbered.

ASA ACLs use the subnet mask in defining a network, whereas IOS ACLs use the wildcard mask. ASA ACLs are always named, whereas IOS ACLs can be named or numbered.

What is the main difference between the implementation of IDS and IPS devices? -An IDS uses signature-based technology to detect malicious packets, whereas an IPS uses profile-based technology. -An IDS would allow malicious traffic to pass before it is addressed, whereas an IPS stops it immediately. -An IDS can negatively impact the packet flow, whereas an IPS can not. -An IDS needs to be deployed together with a firewall device, whereas an IPS can replace a firewall.

An IDS would allow malicious traffic to pass before it is addressed, whereas an IPS stops it immediately.

Which three statements should be considered when applying ACLs to a Cisco router? (Choose three.) -Generic ACL entries should be placed at the top of the ACL. -A maximum of three IP access lists can be assigned to an interface per direction (in or out). -An access list applied to any interface without a configured ACL allows all traffic to pass. -Router-generated packets pass through ACLs on the router without filtering. -More specific ACL entries should be placed at the top of the ACL. -ACLs always search for the most specific entry before taking any filtering action.

An access list applied to any interface without a configured ACL allows all traffic to pass. Router-generated packets pass through ACLs on the router without filtering. More specific ACL entries should be placed at the top of the ACL.

What is a CLI initiated script that locks down the control plane of a Cisco router in one step? -Control Plane Protection -Cisco AutoSecure -IP Source Guard -Control Plane Policing

Cisco AutoSecure

What can be used as a VPN gateway when setting up a site-to-site VPN? -Cisco Catalyst switch -Cisco router -Cisco Unified Communications Manager -Cisco AnyConnect

Cisco router

When configuring a site-to-site IPsec VPN using the CLI, the authentication pre-share command is configured in the ISAKMP policy. Which additional peer authentication configuration is required? -Configure the message encryption algorithm with the encryptiontype ISAKMP policy configuration command. -Configure the DH group identifier with the groupnumber ISAKMP policy configuration command. -Configure a hostname with the crypto isakmp identity hostname global configuration command. -Configure a PSK with the crypto isakmp key global configuration command.

Configure a PSK with the crypto isakmp key global configuration command.

Which algorithm is used to automatically generate a shared secret for two systems to use in establishing an IPsec VPN? -DES -DH -3DES -ESP -AH -SSL

DH

An administrator wants to prevent a rogue Layer 2 device from intercepting traffic from multiple VLANs on a network. Which two actions help mitigate this type of activity? (Choose two.) -Disable DTP on ports that require trunking. -Place unused active ports in an unused VLAN. -Secure the native VLAN, VLAN 1, with encryption. -Set the native VLAN on the trunk ports to an unused VLAN. -Turn off trunking on all trunk ports and manually configure each VLAN as required on each port.

Disable DTP on ports that require trunking. Set the native VLAN on the trunk ports to an unused VLAN.

What is the best way to prevent a VLAN hopping attack? -Use ISL encapsulation on all trunk links. -Disable STP on all nontrunk ports. -Disable trunk negotiation for trunk ports and statically set nontrunk ports as access ports. -Use VLAN 1 as the native VLAN on trunk ports.

Disable trunk negotiation for trunk ports and statically set nontrunk ports as access ports.

With the Cisco AnyConnect VPN wizard, which two protocols can be used for tunnel group configuration? (Choose two.) -MPLS -SSH -PPTP -ESP -IPsec

ESP IPsec

Which three wizards are included in Cisco ASDM 6.4? (Choose three.) -ADSL Connection wizard -Advanced Firewall wizard -High Availability and Scalability wizard -Security Audit wizard -Startup wizard -VPN wizard

High Availability and Scalability wizard Startup wizard VPN wizard

What is one way to prevent attackers from eavesdropping on VoIP conversations? -Use Forced Authorization Codes. -Implement separate voice VLANs. -Configure IP phones to use only signed firmware files. -Create ACLs to allow only VoIP protocols.

Implement separate voice VLANs.

How would a network security professional mitigate a DoS attack? -Implement a strong password policy. -Deploy antisniffer software. -Include a firewall and IPS in the network security design. -Design the network by using the principle of minimum trust.

Include a firewall and IPS in the network security design.

Refer to the exhibit. An administrator has configured router R1 as indicated. However, SDEE messages fail to log. Which solution corrects this problem? Issue the logging on command in global configuration. Issue the ip ips notify sdee command in global configuration. Issue the ip audit notify log command in global configuration. Issue the clear ip ips sdee events command to clear the SDEE buffer.

Issue the ip ips notify sdee command in global configuration.

What is one benefit of implementing a secure email service by using the Cisco Email Security Appliance (ESA)? -ESA provides isolation between processes. -It obtains real-time updates from the Cisco SIO. -It uses the network infrastructure to enforce security policy compliance. -It combines advanced threat defense and secure mobility for email.

It obtains real-time updates from the Cisco SIO.

Refer to the exhibit. What is the purpose of the object group-based ACL? It allows users on the 10.5.0.0/24 network access via HTTPS to remote devices on the 10.7.150.0/28, 10.7.151.0/28, 10.7.160.0/28, and 10.7.161.0/28 networks. It allows devices on the 10.7.150.0/28, 10.7.151.0/28, 10.7.160.0/28, 10.7.161.0/28 networks to receive TCP-based broadcasts. It allows any TCP traffic with port 443 from the 10.7.150.0/28, 10.7.151.0/28, 10.7.160.0/28, and 10.7.161.0/28 networks access to the 10.5.0.0/24 network. It allows devices on the 10.5.0.0/24 network to have telnet and web access to the 10.7.150.0/28, 10.7.151.0/28, 10.7.160.0/28, and 10.7.161.0/28 networks.

It allows users on the 10.5.0.0/24 network access via HTTPS to remote devices on the 10.7.150.0/28, 10.7.151.0/28, 10.7.160.0/28, and 10.7.161.0/28 networks.

Which statement describes the operation of the IKE protocol? -It uses IPsec to establish the key exchange process. -It uses sophisticated hashing algorithms to transmit keys directly across a network. -It calculates shared keys based on the exchange of a series of data packets. -It uses TCP port 50 to exchange IKE information between the security gateways.

It calculates shared keys based on the exchange of a series of data packets

What are two features of Cisco Easy VPN Server? (Choose two.) -It requires Cisco routers to act as remote VPN clients. -It enables complete access to the corporate network over an SSL VPN tunnel. -It enables an ASA firewall to act as the VPN head-end device in remote-access VPNs. -It requires remote access to the corporate network via a web browser and SSL. -Cisco Easy VPN Server enables VPN client remote access to a company intranet through creation of secure IPsec tunnels.

It enables an ASA firewall to act as the VPN head-end device in remote-access VPNs Cisco Easy VPN Server enables VPN client remote access to a company intranet through creation of secure IPsec tunnels

What are two benefits of an SSL VPN? (Choose two.) -The thin client mode functions without requiring any downloads or software. -It supports all client/server applications. -It is compatible with DMVPNs, Cisco IOS Firewall, IPsec, IPS, Cisco Easy VPN, and NAT. -It has the option of only requiring an SSL-enabled web browser. -It supports the same level of cryptographic security as an IPsec VPN.

It is compatible with DMVPNs, Cisco IOS Firewall, IPsec, IPS, Cisco Easy VPN, and NAT. It has the option of only requiring an SSL-enabled web browser.

Refer to the exhibit. What is the purpose of the highlighted inspect line? It is the action to take on the traffic from the 10.10.10.0/24 network. It specifies the named class-map to apply to the traffic_going policy. It dictates to the firewall to track all outgoing sessions no matter the source in order to determine whether a return packet is allowed. It is the command used to apply a rate limit to a specific class of traffic.

It is the action to take on the traffic from the 10.10.10.0/24 network.

Why is a reflexive ACL harder to spoof compared to an extended ACL that uses the established keyword? -It provides a secure tunnel for returning traffic. -A reflexive ACL provides a lock-and-key function. -It allows incoming packets only after the 3-way handshake is completed. -It provides more detailed filter criteria to match an incoming packet before the packet is allowed through.

It provides more detailed filter criteria to match an incoming packet before the packet is allowed through.

Which statement is true about the One-Step lockdown feature of the CCP Security Audit wizard? -It enables the Secure Copy Protocol (SCP). -It supports AAA configuration. -It enables TCP intercepts. -It sets an access class ACL on vty lines. -It provides an option for configuring SNMPv3 on all routers.

It sets an access class ACL on vty lines.

What are two characteristics of an acceptable use policy? (Choose two.) -It should be as explicit as possible to avoid misunderstanding. -It should specify who is authorized to access network resources. -It should identify how remote users will access the network. -It should identify what network applications and usages are acceptable. -It should enforce minimum password requirements for users. -It should be vague to allow maximum user flexibility.

It should identify what network applications and usages are acceptable. It should be as explicit as possible to avoid misunderstanding.

Which attack allows the attacker to see all frames on a broadcast network by causing a switch to flood all incoming traffic? -LAN storm -VLAN hopping -STP manipulation -MAC table overflow -802.1q double tagging

MAC table overflow

What are two disadvantages of using network IPS? (Choose two.) -Network IPS has a difficult time reconstructing fragmented traffic to determine if an attack was successful. -Network IPS is incapable of examining encrypted traffic. -Network IPS is operating system-dependent and must be customized for each platform. -Network IPS is unable to provide a clear indication of the extent to which the network is being attacked. -Network IPS sensors are difficult to deploy when new networks are added

Network IPS has a difficult time reconstructing fragmented traffic to determine if an attack was successful. Network IPS is incapable of examining encrypted traffic

Two devices that are connected to the same switch need to be totally isolated from one another. Which Cisco switch security feature will provide this isolation? -DTP -BPDU guard -PVLAN Edge -SPAN

PVLAN Edge

Which three statements describe zone-based policy firewall rules that govern interface behavior and the traffic moving between zone member interfaces? (Choose three.) -An interface can be assigned to multiple security zones. -Interfaces can be assigned to a zone before the zone is created. -Pass, inspect, and drop options can only be applied between two zones. -If traffic is to flow between all interfaces in a router, each interface must be a member of a zone. -Traffic is implicitly prevented from flowing by default among interfaces that are members of the same zone. -To permit traffic to and from a zone member interface, a policy allowing or inspecting traffic must be configured between that zone and any other zone.

Pass, inspect, and drop options can only be applied between two zones If traffic is to flow between all interfaces in a router, each interface must be a member of a zone. To permit traffic to and from a zone member interface, a policy allowing or inspecting traffic must be configured between that zone and any other zone.

Which three statements should be considered when applying ACLs to a Cisco router? (Choose three.) -Place generic ACL entries at the top of the ACL. -Place more specific ACL entries at the top of the ACL. -Router-generated packets pass through ACLs on the router without filtering. -ACLs always search for the most specific entry before taking any filtering action. -A maximum of three IP access lists can be assigned to an interface per direction (in or out). -An access list applied to any interface without a configured ACL allows all traffic to pass.

Place more specific ACL entries at the top of the ACL. Router-generated packets pass through ACLs on the router without filtering. An access list applied to any interface without a configured ACL allows all traffic to pass.

Refer to the exhibit. Which two statements are correct regarding the configuration on switch S1? (Choose two.) Port Fa0/5 storm control for broadcasts will be activated if traffic exceeds 80.1 percent of the total bandwidth. Port Fa0/6 storm control for multicasts and broadcasts will be activated if traffic exceeds 2,000,000 packets per second. Port Fa0/6 storm control for multicasts will be activated if traffic exceeds 2,000,000 packets per second. Port Fa0/5 storm control for multicasts will be activated if traffic exceeds 80.1 percent of the total bandwidth. Port Fa0/5 storm control for broadcasts and multicasts will be activated if traffic exceeds 80.1 percent of 2,000,000 packets per second.

Port Fa0/5 storm control for broadcasts will be activated if traffic exceeds 80.1 percent of the total bandwidth. Port Fa0/6 storm control for multicasts will be activated if traffic exceeds 2,000,000 packets per second.

Which two security features can cause a switch port to become error-disabled? (Choose two.) -storm control with the trap option -PortFast with BPDU guard enabled -port security with the shutdown violation mode -root guard -protected ports

PortFast with BPDU guard enabled port security with the shutdown violation mode

What is a characteristic of AAA accounting? -Accounting can only be enabled for network connections. -Users are not required to be authenticated before AAA accounting logs their activities on the network. -Possible triggers for the aaa accounting exec default command include start-stop and stop-only. -Accounting is concerned with allowing and disallowing authenticated users access to certain areas and programs on the network.

Possible triggers for the aaa accounting exec default command include start-stop and stop-only.

Refer to the exhibit. Which pair of crypto isakmp key commands would correctly configure PSK on the two routers? R1# crypto isakmp key ciscopass address 209.165.200.226 R2# crypto isakmp key secure address 209.165.200.227 R1# crypto isakmp key ciscopass address 209.165.200.227 R2# crypto isakmp key ciscopass address 209.165.200.226 R1# crypto isakmp key ciscopass hostname R1 R1# crypto isakmp key ciscopass hostname R2 R1# crypto isakmp key ciscopass address 209.165.200.226 R2# crypto isakmp key ciscopass address 209.165.200.227

R1# crypto isakmp key ciscopass address 209.165.200.227 R2# crypto isakmp key ciscopass address 209.165.200.226

Refer to the exhibit. Which interface configuration completes the CBAC configuration on router R1? R1(config)# interface fa0/0 R1(config-if)# ip inspect INSIDE in R1(config-if)# ip access-group OUTBOUND in R1(config)# interface fa0/1 R1(config-if)# ip inspect INSIDE in R1(config-if)# ip access-group OUTBOUND in R1(config)# interface fa0/1 R1(config-if)# ip inspect OUTBOUND in R1(config-if)# ip access-group INSIDE out R1(config)# interface fa0/0 R1(config-if)# ip inspect OUTBOUND in R1(config-if)# ip access-group INSIDE in R1(config)# interface fa0/1 R1(config-if)# ip inspect OUTBOUND in R1(config-if)# ip access-group INSIDE in

R1(config)# interface fa0/1 R1(config-if)# ip inspect OUTBOUND in R1(config-if)# ip access-group INSIDE in

Which set of Cisco IOS commands instructs the IPS to compile a signature category named ios_ips into memory and use it to scan traffic? R1(config)# ip ips signature-category R1(config-ips-category)# category all R1(config-ips-category-action)# retired false R1(config)# ip ips signature-category R1(config-ips-category)# category ios_ips basic R1(config-ips-category-action)# retired false R1(config)# ip ips signature-category R1(config-ips-category)# category all R1(config-ips-category-action)# no retired false R1(config)# ip ips signature-category R1(config-ips-category)# category ios_ips basic R1(config-ips-category-action)# no retired false

R1(config)# ip ips signature-category R1(config-ips-category)# category ios_ips basic R1(config-ips-category-action)# retired false

Which authentication method is available when specifying a method list for group policy lookup using the CCP Easy VPN Server wizard? -Active Directory -Kerberos -Certificate Authority -RADIUS -TACACS+

RADIUS

What are two protocols that are used by AAA to authenticate users against a central database of usernames and password? (Choose two.) -TACACS+ -NTP -SSH -RADIUS -HTTPS -CHAP

RADIUS TACACS+

Which command would an administrator use to clear generated crypto keys? -Router(config)# crypto key decrypt -Router(config-line)# transport input ssh clear -Router(config)# crypto key rsa -Router(config)# crypto key zeroize rsa

Router(config)# crypto key zeroize rsa

Which security organization updates the training material that helps prepare for the Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC)?

SANS

What is an advantage of using SSL VPNs compared to IPsec VPNs on an ASA? -SSL VPNs provide support for more applications. -SSL VPNs do not require any pre-installed client software. -SSL VPNs provide superior authentication. -SSL VPNs provide stronger encryption as a remote-access solution.

SSL VPNs do not require any pre-installed client software.

Which three types of remote access VPNs are supported on ASA devices? (Choose three.) -Clientless SSL VPN using the Cisco AnyConnect Client -SSL or IPsec (IKEv2) VPN using the Cisco AnyConnect Client -IPsec (IKEv1) VPN using a web browser -SSL or IPsec (IKEv2) VPN using the Cisco VPN Client -Clientless SSL VPN using a web browser -IPsec (IKEv1) VPN using the Cisco VPN Client

SSL or IPsec (IKEv2) VPN using the Cisco AnyConnect Client Clientless SSL VPN using a web browser IPsec (IKEv1) VPN using the Cisco VPN Client

Which type of Layer 2 attack makes a host appear as the root bridge for a LAN? -LAN storm -MAC address spoofing -MAC address table overflow -STP manipulation -VLAN attack

STP manipulation

Refer to the exhibit. Which option tab on the CCP screen is used to view the Top Threats table and deploy signatures associated with those threats? Create IPS Edit IPS Security Dashboard IPS Sensor IPS Migration

Security Dashboard

Refer to the exhibit. The network administrator is configuring the port security feature on switch SWC. The administrator issued the command show port-security interface fa 0/2 to verify the configuration. What can be concluded from the output that is shown? (Choose three.) The switch port mode for this interface is access mode. The port is configured as a trunk link. Three security violations have been detected on this interface. This port is currently up. Security violations will cause this port to shut down immediately. There is no device currently connected to this port.

Security violations will cause this port to shut down immediately. There is no device currently connected to this port.

An administrator has been asked to configure basic access security on a router, including creating secure passwords and disabling unattended connections. Which three actions accomplish this using recommended security practices? (Choose three.) -Create passwords with only alphanumeric characters. -Set the minimum password length to 10 characters. -Set the executive timeout parameters on the console port to 120 and 0. -Set the executive timeout parameters on the vty lines to 3 and 0. -Enable the password encryption service for the router. -Enable login using the Aux port with the executive timeout set to 0 and 0.

Set the minimum password length to 10 characters. Set the executive timeout parameters on the vty lines to 3 and 0 Enable the password encryption service for the router.

Refer to the exhibit. Which three things occur if a user attempts to log in four times within 10 seconds using an incorrect password? (Choose three.) Subsequent virtual login attempts from the user are blocked for 60 seconds. During the quiet mode, an administrator can virtually log in from any host on network 172.16.1.0/24. Subsequent console login attempts are blocked for 60 seconds. A message is generated indicating the username and source IP address of the user. During the quiet mode, an administrator can log in from host 172.16.1.2. No user can log in virtually from any host for 60 seconds.

Subsequent virtual login attempts from the user are blocked for 60 seconds. A message is generated indicating the username and source IP address of the user. During the quiet mode, an administrator can log in from host 172.16.1.2.

Which statement describes configuring ACLs to control Telnet traffic destined to the router itself? -The ACL must be applied to each vty line individually. -The ACL is applied to the Telnet port with the ip access-group command. -Apply the ACL to the vty lines without the in or out option required when applying ACLs to interfaces. -The ACL should be applied to all vty lines in the in direction to prevent an unwanted user from connecting to an unsecured port.

The ACL should be applied to all vty lines in the in direction to prevent an unwanted user from connecting to an unsecured port

When configuring router security, which statement describes the most effective way to use ACLs to control Telnet traffic that is destined to the router itself? -Apply the ACL to the vty lines without the in or out option required when applying ACLs to interfaces. -The ACL is applied to the Telnet port with the ip access-group command. -The ACL must be applied to each vty line individually. -The ACL should be applied to all vty lines in the in direction to prevent an unwanted user from connecting to an unsecured port.

The ACL should be applied to all vty lines in the in direction to prevent an unwanted user from connecting to an unsecured port.

Refer to the exhibit. A network administrator is configuring the security level for the ASA. Which statement describes the default result if the administrator tries to assign the Inside interface with the same security level as the DMZ interface? The ASA console will display an error message. The ASA will not allow traffic in either direction between the Inside interface and the DMZ. The ASA allows traffic from the Inside to the DMZ, but blocks traffic initiated on the DMZ to the Inside interface. The ASA allows inbound traffic initiated on the Internet to the DMZ, but not to the Inside interface.

The ASA will not allow traffic in either direction between the Inside interface and the DMZ

Refer to the exhibit. Based on the output from the show secure bootset command on router R1, which three conclusions can be drawn about Cisco IOS Resilience? (Choose three.) The Cisco IOS image file is hidden and cannot be copied, modified, or deleted. A copy of the router configuration file has been made. The Cisco IOS image filename will be listed when the show flash command is issued on R1. A copy of the Cisco IOS image file has been made. The secure boot-config command was issued on R1. The copy tftp flash command was issued on R1.

The Cisco IOS image file is hidden and cannot be copied, modified, or deleted. A copy of the router configuration file has been made. The secure boot-config command was issued on R1.

What is a result of securing the Cisco IOS image using the Cisco IOS Resilient Configuration feature? -The Cisco IOS image file is not visible in the output of the show flash command. -The Cisco IOS image is encrypted and then automatically backed up to a TFTP server. -The Cisco IOS image is encrypted and then automatically backed up to the NVRAM. -When the router boots up, the Cisco IOS image is loaded from a secured FTP location

The Cisco IOS image file is not visible in the output of the show flash command

Refer to the exhibit. What information can be obtained from the AAA configuration statements? The authentication method list used for Telnet is named ACCESS. The authentication method list used by the console port is named ACCESS. The local database is checked first when authenticating console and Telnet access to the router. If the TACACS+ AAA server is not available, no users can establish a Telnet session with the router. If the TACACS+ AAA server is not available, console access to the router can be authenticated using the local database.

The authentication method list used for Telnet is named ACCESS.

What are two reasons for a company to migrate from a classic firewall to the ZPF model? (Choose two.) -The classic firewall will perform the same inspection on all traffic that goes through a specific interface. -The classic firewall can only have one policy that affects any given traffic. -The classic firewall security posture is to block unless explicitly allowed. -The classic firewall is limited to two interfaces. -The classic firewall relies heavily on ACLs.

The classic firewall will perform the same inspection on all traffic that goes through a specific interface. The classic firewall relies heavily on ACLs.

What is the basic method used by 3DES to encrypt plaintext? -The data is divided into three blocks of equal length for encryption. -The data is encrypted using a key length that is three times longer than the key used for DES. -The data is encrypted three times with three different keys. -The data is encrypted, decrypted, and encrypted using three different keys.

The data is encrypted, decrypted, and encrypted using three different keys.

What are three characteristics of the ASA routed mode? (Choose three.) -This mode does not support VPNs, QoS, or DHCP Relay. -The interfaces of the ASA separate Layer 3 networks and require different IP addresses in different subnets. -It is the traditional firewall deployment mode. -NAT can be implemented between connected networks. -This mode is referred to as a "bump in the wire." In this mode, the ASA is invisible to an attacker.

The interfaces of the ASA separate Layer 3 networks and require different IP addresses in different subnets It is the traditional firewall deployment mode. NAT can be implemented between connected networks

Refer to the exhibit. According to the command output, which three statements are true about the DHCP options entered on the ASA 5505? (Choose three.) The dhcpd auto-config outside command was issued to enable the DHCP client. The dhcpd enable inside command was issued to enable the DHCP server. The dhcpd address [start-of-pool]-[end-of-pool] inside command was issued to enable the DHCP client. The dhcpd auto-config outside command was issued to enable the DHCP server. The dhcpd enable inside command was issued to enable the DHCP client. The dhcpd address [start-of-pool]-[end-of-pool] inside command was issued to enable the DHCP server.

The dhcpd address [start-of-pool]-[end-of-pool] inside command was issued to enable the DHCP server. The dhcpd enable inside command was issued to enable the DHCP server.

What occurs after RSA keys are generated on a Cisco router to prepare for secure device management? -All vty ports are automatically configured for SSH to provide secure management. -The general-purpose key size must be specified for authentication with the crypto key generate rsa general-keys moduluscommand. -The keys must be zeroized to reset secure shell before configuring other parameters. -The generated keys can be used by SSH

The generated keys can be used by SSH

Refer to the exhibit. An administrator has configured an ASA 5505 as indicated but is still unable to ping the inside interface from an inside host. What is the cause of this problem? An IP address should be configured on the Ethernet 0/0 and 0/1 interfaces. The no shutdown command should be entered on interface Ethernet 0/1. The security level of the inside interface should be 0 and the outside interface should be 100. VLAN 1 should be the outside interface and VLAN 2 should be the inside interface. VLAN 1 should be assigned to interface Ethernet 0/0 and VLAN 2 to Ethernet 0/1.

The no shutdown command should be entered on interface Ethernet 0/1.

Refer to the exhibit. An administrator has configured an ASA 5505 as indicated but is still unable toping the inside interface from an inside host. What is the cause of this problem? An IP address should be configured on the Ethernet 0/0 and 0/1 interfaces. The no shutdown command should be entered on interface Ethernet 0/1. The security level of the inside interface should be 0 and the outside interface should be 100. VLAN 1 should be assigned to interface Ethernet 0/0 and VLAN 2 to Ethernet 0/1. VLAN 1 should be the outside interface and VLAN 2 should be the inside interface.

The no shutdown command should be entered on interface Ethernet 0/1.

Which statement accurately describes Cisco IOS zone-based policy firewall operation? -Router management interfaces must be manually assigned to the self zone. -A router interface can belong to multiple zones. -The pass action works in only one direction. -Service policies are applied in interface configuration mode.

The pass action works in only one direction.

Refer to the exhibit. The administrator can ping the S0/0/1 interface of RouterB but is unable to gain Telnet access to the router using the password cisco123. What is a possible cause of the problem? The Telnet connection between RouterA and RouterB is not working correctly. The password cisco123 is wrong. The enable password and the Telnet password need to be the same. The administrator does not have enough rights on the PC that is being used.

The password cisco123 is wrong.

If a switch is configured with the storm-control command and the action shutdown and action trap parameters, which two actions does the switch take when a storm occurs on a port? (Choose two.) -The port is disabled. -The switch is rebooted. -An SNMP log message is sent. -The port is placed in a blocking state. -The switch forwards control traffic only.

The port is disabled. An SNMP log message is sent.

When port security is enabled on a Cisco Catalyst switch, what is the default action when the maximum number of allowed MAC addresses is exceeded? -The violation mode for the port is set to restrict. -The MAC address table is cleared, and the new MAC address is entered into the table. -The port remains enabled, but the bandwidth is throttled until the old MAC addresses are aged out. -The port is shut down.

The port is shut down

Refer to the exhibit. An administrator has configured a standard ACL on R1 and applied it to interface serial 0/0/0 in the outbound direction. What happens to traffic leaving interface serial 0/0/0 that does not match the configured ACL statements? The resulting action is determined by the destination IP address. The resulting action is determined by the destination IP address and port number. The source IP address is checked and, if a match is not found, traffic is routed out interface serial 0/0/1. The traffic is dropped.

The traffic is dropped.

Refer to the exhibit. What conclusion can be drawn from the exhibited window when it is displayed on a remote user computer screen? The user has connected to a secure web server. The user has established a client-based VPN connection. The user has logged out of the AnyConnect VPN client. The user is installing the AnyConnect VPN client. The user is using a web browser to connect to a clientless SSL VPN.

The user has established a client-based VPN connection.

Refer to the exhibit. The indicated window has appeared in the web browser of a remote user. What is the cause of this message? The user has timed out of an AnyConnect SSL VPN installation. The user has logged out of a clientless SSL VPN session. The user has logged out of a Cisco VPN Client session. The user has logged out of an AnyConnect IPsec VPN session. The user has logged out of an AnyConnect SSL VPN session.

The user has logged out of a clientless SSL VPN session.

Refer to the exhibit. A network administrator configures AAA authentication on R1. The administrator then tests the configuration by telneting to R1. The ACS servers are configured and running. What will happen if the authentication fails? The enable secret password could be used in the next login attempt. The authentication process stops. The enable secret password and a random username could be used in the next login attempt. The username and password of the local user database could be used in the next login attempt.

The username and password of the local user database could be used in the next login attempt.

Which statement describes the CCP Security Audit wizard? -After the wizard identifies the vulnerabilities, the CCP One-Step Lockdown feature must be used to make all security-related configuration changes. -After the wizard identifies the vulnerabilities, it automatically makes all security-related configuration changes. -The wizard autosenses the inside trusted and outside untrusted interfaces to determine possible security problems that might exist. -The wizard is based on the Cisco IOS AutoSecure feature. -The wizard is enabled by using the Intrusion Prevention task.

The wizard is based on the Cisco IOS AutoSecure feature

Which three statements describe limitations in using privilege levels for assigning command authorization? (Choose three.) -There is no access control to specific interfaces on a router. -The root user must be assigned to each privilege level defined. -Commands set on a higher privilege level are not available for lower privileged users. -Views are required to define the CLI commands that each user can access. -Creating a user account that needs access to most but not all commands can be a tedious process. -It is required that all 16 privilege levels be defined, whether they are used or not.

There is no access control to specific interfaces on a router. Commands set on a higher privilege level are not available for lower privileged users. Creating a user account that needs access to most but not all commands can be a tedious process.

Refer to the exhibit. An administrator is examining the message in a syslog server. What can be determined from the message? This is a notification message for a normal but significant condition. This is an alert message for which immediate action is needed. This is an error message for which warning conditions exist. This is an error message indicating the system is unusable.

This is a notification message for a normal but significant condition.

Refer to the exhibit. An administrator is examining the message in a syslog server. What can be determined from the message? This is a notification message for a normal but significant condition. This is an alert message for which immediate action is needed. This is an error message that indicates the system is unusable. This is an error message for which warning conditions exist.

This is a notification message for a normal but significant condition.

Why does a worm pose a greater threat than a virus poses? -Worms are not detected by antivirus programs. -Worms run within a host program. -Worms are more network-based than viruses are. -Worms directly attack the network devices.

Worms are more network-based than viruses are.

Why does a worm poses a greater threat than a virus poses? -Worms run within a host program. -Worms are not detected by antivirus programs. -Worms directly attack the network devices. -Worms are more network-based than viruses are.

Worms are more network-based than viruses are.

What must be configured before any Role-Based CLI views can be created? -aaa new-model command -multiple privilege levels -secret password for the root user -usernames and passwords

aaa new-model command

What will be disabled as a result of the no service password-recovery command? -aaa new-model global configuration command -changes to the configuration register -password encryption service -ability to access ROMmon

ability to access ROMmon

Which access list statement permits HTTP traffic that is sourced from host 10.1.129.100 port 4300 and destined to host 192.168.30.10? -access-list 101 permit tcp any eq 4300 -access-list 101 permit tcp 192.168.30.10 0.0.0.0 eq 80 10.1.0.0 0.0.255.255 -access-list 101 permit tcp 10.1.129.0 0.0.0.255 eq www 192.168.30.10 0.0.0.0 eq www -access-list 101 permit tcp 10.1.128.0 0.0.1.255 eq 4300 192.168.30.0 0.0.0.15 eq www -access-list 101 permit tcp host 192.168.30.10 eq 80 10.1.0.0 0.0.255.255 eq 4300

access-list 101 permit tcp 10.1.128.0 0.0.1.255 eq 4300 192.168.30.0 0.0.0.15 eq www

In what two phases of the system development life cycle does risk assessment take place? (Choose two.) -operation and maintenance -disposition -implementation -initiation -acquisition and development

acquisition and development initiation

Which action best describes a MAC address spoofing attack? -altering the MAC address of an attacking host to match that of a legitimate host -bombarding a switch with fake source MAC addresses -forcing the election of a rogue root bridge -flooding the LAN with excessive traffic

altering the MAC address of an attacking host to match that of a legitimate host

In deploying an IPS in a corporate network, system operators first create a profile of normal network operation by monitoring network activities in normal network uses. After the profile is incorporated into the IPS triggering mechanism, alarms will be generated when the IPS detects excessive activity that is beyond the scope of the profile. Which signature detection mechanism is deployed? -pattern-based detection -policy-based detection -honey pot-based detection -anomaly-based detection

anomaly-based detection

Which type of encryption algorithm uses public and private keys to provide authentication, integrity, and confidentiality? -IPsec -symmetric -asymmetric -shared secret

asymmetric

Which security feature helps protect a VoIP system from SPIT attacks? -AES -BPDU guard -WPA2 -authenticated TLS

authenticated TLS

A network technician is configuring SNMPv3 and has set a security level of auth. What is the effect of this setting? -authenticates a packet using the SHA algorithm only -authenticates a packet by a string match of the username or community string -authenticates a packet by using either the HMAC with MD5 method or the SHA method -authenticates a packet by using either the HMAC MD5 or HMAC SHA algorithms and encrypts the packet using either the DES, 3DES or AES algorithms

authenticates a packet by using either the HMAC with MD5 method or the SHA method

What are three common examples of AAA implementation on Cisco routers? (Choose three.) -authenticating administrator access to the router console port, auxiliary port, and vty ports -authenticating remote users who are accessing the corporate LAN through IPsec VPN connections -implementing public key infrastructure to authenticate and authorize IPsec VPN peers using digital certificates -implementing command authorization with TACACS+ -securing the router by locking down all unused services tracking Cisco Netflow accounting statistics

authenticating administrator access to the router console port, auxiliary port, and vty ports authenticating remote users who are accessing the corporate LAN through IPsec VPN connections implementing command authorization with TACACS+

Which component of AAA is used to determine which resources a user can access and which operations the user is allowed to perform? -auditing -accounting -authorization -authentication

authorization

A company is designing its strategy of deploying Cisco Secure ACS to manage user access. The company is currently using a Windows server for the internal authentication service. The network administrator needs to configure the ACS to contact the Windows server when it cannot find the user in its local database. Which option of external user database setup should be configured on ACS? -by specific user assignment -by unknown user policy -by administrator privilege -by user priority

by unknown user policy

Refer to the exhibit. An administrator is implementing VPN support on an ASA 5505. What type of VPN support is being implemented? client-based IPsec VPN using Cisco VPN Client client-based IPsec VPN using AnyConnect client-based SSL VPN using AnyConnect clientless IPsec VPN clientless SSL VPN site-to-site IPsec VPN

clientless SSL VPN

Sales representatives of an organization use computers in hotel business centers to occasionally access corporate e-mail and the inventory database. What would be the best VPN solution to implement on an ASA to support these users? -client-based IPsec VPN using Cisco VPN Client -client-based IPsec VPN using AnyConnect -client-based SSL VPN using AnyConnect -clientless IPsec VPN using a web browser -clientless SSL VPN using a web browser -site-to-site IPsec VPN

clientless SSL VPN using a web browser

What is a type of SSL VPN that provides access to a network without requiring VPN software or a Java applet on the client? -clientless mode -Cisco VPN client mode -full client mode -thin client mode

clientless mode

What method is used to authenticate SNMPv2 messages between the manager and the agent? -RSA keys -trusted keys -encrypted passwords -community strings

community strings

The use of 3DES within the IPsec framework is an example of which of the five IPsec building blocks? -authentication -confidentiality -Diffie-Hellman -integrity -nonrepudiation

confidentiality

Which STP port type is permitted to forward traffic, but is not the port closest to the root bridge? -root port -designated port -backup port -alternate port

designated port

What are three goals of a port scan attack? (Choose three.) -disable used ports and services -determine potential vulnerabilities -identify active services -identify peripheral configurations -identify operating systems -discover system passwords

determine potential vulnerabilities identify active services identify operating systems

Which two configuration requirements are needed for remote access VPNs using Cisco Easy VPN Server, but are not required for site-to-site VPNs? (Choose two.) -group policy lookup -IPsec translations -virtual template interface -IKE policies -transform sets

group policy lookup virtual template interface

Which type of IPS signature detection is used to distract and confuse attackers? -pattern-based detection -anomaly-based detection -policy-based detection -honey pot-based detection

honey pot-based detection

Which type of packets exiting the network of an organization should be blocked by an ACL? -packets that are not encrypted -packets that are not translated with NAT -packets with source IP addresses outside of the organization's network address space -packets with destination IP addresses outside of the organization's network address space

packets with source IP addresses outside of the organization's network address space

Which two commands are needed on every IPv6 ACL to allow IPv6 neighbor discovery? (Choose two.) -permit tcp any any ack -permit icmp any any nd-na -permit icmp any any echo-reply -permit icmp any any nd-ns -permit ipv6 any any fragments -permit ipv6 any any routing

permit icmp any any nd-na permit icmp any any nd-ns

Which security policy component would contain procedures for handling an issue where someone followed a network administrator into the server room without the administrator noticing and the person removed some storage drives? -information preservation policy -security policy -operations and maintenance document -security initiation document

security policy

What type of security key is generated by the local user software when a user is connecting to a Cisco ASA through a remote-access SSL VPN? -asymmetric key -digitally signed private key -shared-secret key -digitally signed public key

shared-secret key

Which type of intrusion prevention technology is primarily used by Cisco IPS security appliances? -rule-based -profile-based -signature-based -NetFlow anomaly-based -protocol analysis-based

signature-based

A network administrator configures the alert generation of an IPS device in such a way that when multiple attack packets that match the same signature are detected, a single alert for the first packet is generated and the remaining duplicate alarms are counted, but not sent, for a specific time period. When the specified time period is reached, an alert is sent that indicates the number of alarms that occurred during the time interval. What kind of alert generation pattern is configured? -composite alerts -atomic alerts -summary alerts -advanced alerts

summary alerts

What is one advantage of using a Cisco ASA for remote networking VPN deployment compared to a Cisco ISR? -support for SSL VPNs -support for more concurrent user sessions -support for IPsec VPNs -support for AAA external authentication

support for more concurrent user sessions

A network technician has been asked to design a virtual private network between two branch routers. Which type of cryptographic key should be used in this scenario? -asymmetric key -hash key -symmetric key -digital signature

symmetric key

Fill in the blank. In a syslog implementation, a router that generates and forwards syslog messages is known as a ______

syslog client

Refer to the exhibit. What is the purpose of the ACLs? to deny inbound IPv6 and SSH traffic unless it originates from within the organization to allow inbound traffic from only designated sources to allow SSH connections initiated from the Internet to enter the network to deny all inbound traffic and log TCP and UDP transmissions

to deny inbound IPv6 and SSH traffic unless it originates from within the organization

What information must an IPS track in order to detect attacks matching a composite signature? -the state of packets related to the attack -the total number of packets in the attack -the network bandwidth consumed by all packets -the attacking period used by the attacker

the state of packets related to the attack

What are three goals of a port scan attack? (Choose three.) -to identify peripheral configurations -to discover system passwords -to determine potential vulnerabilities -to disable used ports and services -to identify operating systems -to identify active services

to determine potential vulnerabilities to identify operating systems to identify active services

Why have corporations been shifting remote access security policies to include support for ASA SSL VPNs? -to have stronger encryption options -to support secure access for users on a multitude of devices -to have stronger authentication options -to provide stronger overall security

to support secure access for users on a multitude of devices

Which security feature would be commonly implemented as part of a large enterprise wireless policy but would not typically be used in a small office/home office network? -not broadcasting the SSID -using WPA2 -not allowing personal wireless devices -using an authentication server

using an authentication server