Network Engineering and Security Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of a firewall?
Answer: Monitor and control traffic based on security rules
A firewall examines traffic against security rules and permits or blocks accordingly.
What is a man-in-the-middle attack?
Answer: Attacker intercepts and potentially alters communications between two parties
In MITM, the attacker positions between two parties, intercepting and possibly modifying data.
Which wireless encryption standard is currently recommended?
Answer: WPA3
WPA3 provides stronger encryption and protection against brute-force attacks.
What is the purpose of an IDS?
Answer: Monitor traffic for suspicious activity and generate alerts
IDS monitors for malicious behavior and generates alerts but does not actively block.
What is network segmentation?
Answer: Dividing a network to contain breaches and reduce attack surface
Segmentation divides a network into isolated segments to limit lateral movement during breaches.
What is the function of a VPN?
Answer: Create an encrypted tunnel over public networks
A VPN creates an encrypted tunnel ensuring data confidentiality and integrity.