Introduction to Networks Module 16 Check Your Understandings

firewall

Which device controls traffic between two or more networks to help prevent unauthorized access? AAA Server firewall ESA/WSA IPS

denial of service (DoS) attack

A computer is used as a print server for ACME Inc. The IT staff failed to apply security updates to this computer for over 60 days. Now the print server is operating slowly, and sending a high number of malicious packets to its NIC. What type of attack is described in this scenario? access attack denial of service (DoS) attack malware attack reconnaissance attack

denial of service (DoS) attack

Angela, an IT staff member at ACME Inc., notices that communication with the company's web server is very slow. After investigating, she determines that the cause of the slow response is a computer on the internet sending a very large number of malformed web requests to ACME'S web server. What type of attack is described in this scenario? access attack denial of service (DoS) attack malware attack reconnaissance attack

malware attack

Arianna found a flash drive lying on the pavement of a mall parking lot. She asked around but could not find the owner. She decided to keep it and plugged it into her laptop, only to find a photo folder. Feeling curious, Arianna opened a few photos before formatting the flash drive for her own use. Afterwards, Arianna noticed that her laptop camera was active. What type of attack is described in this scenario? access attack denial of service (DoS) attack malware attack reconnaissance attack

access attack

George needed to share a video with a co-worker. Because of the large size of the video file, he decided to run a simple FTP server on his workstation to serve the video file to his co-worker. To make things easier, George created an account with the simple password of "file" and provided it to his co-worker on Friday. Without the proper security measures or a strong password, the IT staff was not surprised to learn on Monday that George's workstation had been compromised and was trying to upload work related documents to the internet. What type of attack is described in this scenario? access attack denial of service (DoS) attack malware attack reconnaissance attack

malware attack

Jeremiah was browsing the internet from his personal computer when a random website offered a free program to clean his system. After the executable was downloaded and running, the operating system crashed. Crucial operating system related files had been corrupted and Jeremiah's computer required a full disk format and operating system re-installation. What type of attack is described in this scenario? access attack denial of service (DoS) attack malware attack reconnaissance attack

reconnaissance attack

Sharon, an IT intern at ACME Inc., noticed some strange packets while revising the security logs generated by the firewall. A handful of IP addresses on the internet were sending malformed packets to several different IP addresses, at several different random port numbers inside ACME Inc. What type of attack is described in this scenario? access attack denial of service (DoS) attack malware attack reconnaissance attack

DMZ

This zone is used to house servers that should be accessible to outside users. inside outside internet DMZ

data loss or manipulation

What kind of threat is described when a threat actor alters data records? data loss or manipulation disruption of service identify theft information theft

identify theft

What kind of threat is described when a threat actor impersonates another person to obtain credit information about that person? data loss or manipulation disruption of service identify theft information theft

information theft

What kind of threat is described when a threat actor is stealing the user database of a company? data loss or manipulation disruption of service identify theft information theft

identify theft

What kind of threat is described when a threat actor makes illegal online purchases using stolen credit information? data loss or manipulation disruption of service identify theft information theft

disruption of service

What kind of threat is described when a threat actor overloads a network to deny other users network access? data loss or manipulation disruption of service identify theft information theft

disruption of service

What kind of threat is described when a threat actor prevents legal users from accessing data services? data loss or manipulation disruption of service identify theft information theft

data loss or manipulation

What kind of threat is described when a threat actor sends you a virus that can reformat your hard drive? data loss or manipulation disruption of service identify theft information theft

information theft

What kind of threat is described when a threat actor steals scientific research data? data loss or manipulation disruption of service identify theft information theft

security

Which backup policy consideration is concerned with using strong passwords to protect the backups and for restoring data? frequency storage security validation

AAA Server

Which device is used by other network devices to authenticate and authorize management access? AAA Server firewall ESA/WSA IPS

antivirus software

Which is appropriate for providing endpoint security? a AAA server antivirus software a server-based firewall an ESA/WSA