Network Security Vulnerability Technician (NSVT) Module 4 Practice Test

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• What is considered an endpoint in network security?
• What is one common attribute of all IPS technologies?
• What role does intrusion prevention play in network security?
• What mode in ESS prompts the user with a pop-up message asking whether to allow or deny traffic?
• What is an effective way for organizations to manage third-party vendor risks?
• What is a "brute force" attack?
• Which tool is commonly used for network vulnerability scanning?
• Which mode allows for the automatic creation of client-side rules to help tune Host IPS protection settings?
• When gathering information for embarkables, what two types of data should be collected?
• What does SADR stand for?
• What is an "access control list" (ACL)?
• What is defined as a pattern that corresponds to a known threat?
• Which of the following is NOT a type of rogue system?
• Which method is commonly used to exploit network vulnerabilities?
• What type of DLP Device Class cannot be used by device definitions due to potential effects on system health?
• Which of the following best describes the process of decryption?
• In the context of Windows platforms, what does 'AC' stand for?
• What is the main objective of using multi-factor authentication?
• In what format are benchmarks provided in the EPO Policy Auditor?
• Which of the following best describes an inactive system?
• What does a man-in-the-middle attack involve?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the four power options in vSphere?
• Signature-based detection compares signatures against which of the following?
• How can social engineering impact network security?
• What is typically referred to as minor fixes to the core operating system or software?
• What is a vulnerability assessment?
• What is one main reason why organizations implement data loss prevention strategies?
• How does a threat differ from a vulnerability?
• Which of the following typically represents a sign of a DDoS attack?
• What file format is used for Checks in the EPO Policy Auditor?
• What does assessing third-party vendor security practices involve?
• What is the purpose of network segmentation?
• Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of strong passwords?
• What is a common method used for scanning network vulnerabilities?
• What occurs when an IPS mistakenly classifies a malicious attempt as benign?
• Which type of malware typically replicates itself to spread to other devices?
• Which of the following is NOT a component of the CIA triad?
• Which approach is essential for maintaining data integrity in the context of the CIA triad?
• How do firewalls classify network traffic?
• What is the primary purpose of application control?
• What tuning process automatically creates local "Client Rules" for benign activities?
• How does SSL/TLS enhance web security?
• What does the integrity protection feature aim to safeguard on Windows platforms?
• What does the term "vulnerability management" refer to in cybersecurity?
• Which organization helps set standards for data encryption?
• Who can assign existing permission sets when creating or editing user accounts?
• What is the primary purpose of a security policy within an organization?
• What does a weak password indicate in a network security context?
• Which of the following best describes the impact of a successful DDoS attack?
• What characterizes a managed system in a network?
• Define "social engineering" in the context of network security.
• What is the primary purpose of a security audit?
• What is network segmentation?
• What is a critical aspect of managing vulnerabilities in networks?
• What do network monitoring tools do?
• Which method is less resource intensive than vSphere access methods for accessing your SADR machine?
• What potential issue does frequent network monitoring help identify?
• What role does user behavior play in the effectiveness of security measures?
• What is the role of a cryptographic key in data encryption?
• What are the main benefits of using a VPN?
• Which DLP Device Class includes devices that can be managed by the DLP endpoint?
• In which mode does ENS prompt the user for action upon intercepting unknown network traffic?
• What type of rogue system has an installed Agent but has failed to communicate with the ePO server?
• What type of ePo group is designated as non-removable?
• What type of tool is the Policy Auditor classified as?
• How is data loss prevention (DLP) typically implemented in organizations?
• In the context of social media, how can organizations reduce security risks?
• What does it mean for data to be in a "secure format"?
• What does DDoS stand for?
• What is the role of an IT compliance framework like ISO 27001?
• Which policy type contains consolidated policies for a given module?
• Why is employee training critical in preventing social engineering attacks?
• What type of packet filtering uses stateful inspection to maintain awareness of all connections?
• Which term describes devices not managed under DLP but can be monitored?
• What type of incident is a data breach primarily known for?
• What distinguishes an alien agent from other types of rogue systems?
• Which feature is NOT typically associated with application control?
• What kind of events is anomaly-based detection concerned with?
• What is a key element of a security policy regarding user access?
• What is a common application of data encryption?
• What characterizes a zero-day vulnerability?
• What does the Individual policy type include?
• Which of the following is NOT a common type of malware?
• Which of the following best defines a data breach?
• In cybersecurity, what is an exploit?
• In the context of information security, what is one primary goal of ensuring availability?
• What does credential stuffing involve?
• What types of threats can the ENS (Endpoint Security) TP protect against?
• What is two-factor authentication (2FA)?
• What is the significance of implementing a strong password policy?
• What type of rogue system is identified as having no Trellix Agent installed?
• What does "security through obscurity" refer to?
• What is defined as "incident response"?
• How can malware typically enter a system?
• What type of attack is characterized by overwhelming a system's resources?
• What is a potential consequence of not conducting regular security audits?
• What factor is critical to determine the framework for managing sensitive information?
• Which of these packets does a Stateless firewall analyze?
• Mention one method to mitigate risks associated with network vulnerabilities.
• What is the primary purpose of an Intrusion Detection System (IDS)?
• In network security, what is a honeypot?
• What is risk assessment?
• What defines the activity of comparing observed events to known signatures?
• What is the effect of a DDoS attack on a network?
• Which of the following accurately describes the relationship between AC and other security applications?
• What is the role of multi-factor authentication in cybersecurity?
• What is the process of identifying significant deviations by comparing normal activity to observed events?
• What type of attacks can be mitigated by employing two-factor authentication?
• What does the acronym "DDoS" stand for?
• What is the role of a firewall in network security?
• What does an access control list (ACL) define?
• What is the primary function of intrusion detection?
• What is multi-factor authentication (MFA)?
• Why is encryption important for network security?
• What kind of attack occurs when a perpetrator positions himself in a conversation between a user and an application?
• What is the primary goal of a vulnerability assessment?
• How is user authentication typically achieved in network security?
• Why is it important to protect sensitive information through encryption?
• What does the abbreviation CVE stand for?
• How is a security incident defined?
• What is a common consequence of a successful application layer attack?
• What characterizes an application layer attack?
• What should organizations prioritize according to the CIA triad?
• What does SIEM stand for?
• How does confidentiality impact information security policies?
• What does data loss prevention (DLP) focus on in an organization?
• Which type of application security focuses on preventing conflicts with other security applications?
• When do changes to ePO policy take effect?
• Which of the following is an example of ensuring data availability?
• What is one method to enhance response during a security incident?
• What type of network is characterized by each device having equal privileges?
• Which of the following is a key benefit of integrity protection?
• What role does risk assessment play in network security?
• What are the key requirements of a strong password policy?
• What type of packet filtering does a firewall perform when it pays no attention to whether a packet is part of an existing stream of traffic?
• In the context of network security, what does the term "encryption" generally refer to?
• What is the ultimate goal of user awareness training in the context of network security?
• What is the focus of an incident response plan in network security?
• What is the function of a VPN?
• What is an essential function of Endpoint Security (ENS) applications?
• What does data encryption at rest protect?
• What is the role of security patches?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the three device classes for Data Loss Prevention (DLP)?
• What does a security incident response plan ensure?
• Can the ENS (Endpoint Security) TP protect against a zero-day attack?
• What is a network vulnerability?
• What type of data may require more advanced encryption techniques?
• Which of the following is a component of the ENS (Endpoint Security) TP?
• What is malware commonly defined as?
• What is the purpose of a Trellix Agent in a managed system?
• Which principle of the CIA triad focuses on protecting sensitive information from unauthorized access?
• What is the distinction between a security threat and a vulnerability?
• Which of the following is a common type of vulnerability in a network?
• What is the primary purpose of network monitoring?
• What does the term "Managed" refer to in the context of DLP Device Classes?
• Which of the following best describes the role of network segmentation?
• How do strong passwords contribute to network security?
• What distinguishes a vulnerability from a threat?
• What goal does a firewall serve in network security?
• What does the 'A' in the CIA triad represent?
• What mode causes the ENS Firewall to automatically create an allow rule for network traffic that doesn't match an existing block rule?
• What is a zero-day vulnerability?
• What does "cloud security" involve?
• Which of the following is a common web application vulnerability?
• What does the term 'Rogue' refer to in network security?
• What is two-factor authentication?
• Which tools are commonly utilized for vulnerability scanning?
• What is the principle of least privilege in network security?
• What characterizes a man-in-the-middle attack?
• What is a group of permissions that can be granted to any user or Active Directory (AD)?
• How do HIPS applications contribute to memory protection?
• What does the CIA triad in information security stand for?
• What can be a reason for a system to be classified as a rogue?
• Which term refers to systems that are not connected to the ePO server and do not have a Trellix Agent installed?
• What is the core purpose of a data loss prevention (DLP) policy?
• What is risk tolerance's significance in security decisions?
• What does a "DNS attack" target?
• Which DLP Device Class can be changed to Managed by the system administrator when needed?
• How are policies organized for easy download on the SAILOR portal?
• What should happen to sensitive information when no longer needed?
• What is the immediate effect of a successful SQL injection attack?
• Why is continuous vulnerability management crucial for organizations?
• What is included in the process of patch management?
• What is the definition of session hijacking?
• What is the purpose of penetration testing?
• What is the main benefit of conducting a vulnerability assessment?
• Integrity in the CIA triad is primarily concerned with what aspect of data?
• Which of the following describes client-server and peer-to-peer systems?
• What defines a security breach?
• What is meant by the term "network sniffer"?
• Which of the following are common types of network vulnerabilities?
• What is the significance of logging in network security?
• What feature of ESS allows users to bypass established ePO policies?
• What is a significant impact of insider threats on network security?
• During a cyber attack, what does an organization risk if it has poor network segmentation?
• What is a firewall and how does it function?
• Which of the following is a benefit of using encryption?
• What are some potential impacts of phishing attacks on an organization?
• How does identity and access management (IAM) contribute to network security?
• What is the primary objective of data encryption in information security?
• What is the primary purpose of a security policy in an organization?
• What do false positives indicate within IPS technologies?
• Which type of encryption uses the same key for both encryption and decryption?
• What is the key characteristic of the "Learn Mode" in ENS?
• Which mode in ESS does not require user interaction for creating rules?
• Which of the following actions can lead to a data breach?
• What topics should be included in employee security awareness training?
• What is the preferred method to shutdown the WM?
• What do HIPS and ENS applications primarily focus on in relation to memory?
• What happens to the security posture of networks when AC memory-protection is disabled?
• Why might memory-protection techniques be disabled on Windows platforms?
• Where are the master repositories for Endpoint Security System (ESS) servers held?
• What does the acronym "SIEM" stand for?
• What primary function does ENS (Endpoint Security) TP perform?
• What does encryption do for data security?
• What signifies a complete system-wide snapshot version increase of all software within your ESS server?
• What can result from a network vulnerability?
• What happens to encrypted data when it is intercepted by an unauthorized user?
• What is the main function of Adaptive Mode in the ENS Firewall?
• Which aspect of cloud security is critical for protecting sensitive data?
• In network security, what is referred to as an "exploit"?
• Why is user training and awareness critical in network security?
• How do network intrusion prevention systems (NIPS) operate compared to intrusion detection systems (IDS)?
• What is the focus of an external vulnerability assessment?
• How does data encryption contribute to organizational security?
• Which of the following is not a type of access control vulnerability?
• How do strong password policies contribute to network security?
• In ESS, what mode is indicated when traffic is allowed and events are recorded and sent to the ePO server?
• What mode involves constant and direct monitoring of logs for a specified period?
• What is one consequence of effective security awareness training?
• What is the consequence of allowing unauthorized applications to run on a network?
• What are common methods for securing wireless networks?
• What is the primary purpose of an access control list (ACL)?
• What are the three rogue states classified in network security?
• What is "phishing" in the context of cybersecurity?
• In the context of security policies, what is a best practice?
• What kind of attack occurs due to storage of excess data in memory?
• What is the main consequence of a data breach?
• Why are regular security audits important?
• How does antivirus software function?
• What are "social media risks" in the context of network security?
• What is the main goal of identifying security weaknesses in an information system?
• Which of the following scenarios would MOST likely require data encryption?
• What is the network based server for scan compliance?
• What does unauthorized access refer to in the context of data security?
• What is one consequence of disabling memory-protection features in AC?
• Why is patch management significant in network security?
• What role does employee training play in network security?
• Disabling memory-protection impacts which aspect of network security?
• How many SADR are installed onboard?
• Which of the following is a key component of a successful security strategy?
• What type of malware is ransomware?
• What does the term "malware" refer to?
• How does a penetration test differ from a vulnerability assessment?
• What is the key difference between symmetric and asymmetric encryption?
• What should organizations aim to achieve through effective patch management?
• Why is it important to update software in a network?
• How is a "threat" defined in the context of network security?
• A data breach typically involves which of the following?
• Which of the following is NOT a typical component of a risk management strategy?