Ethical Hacking and Web Server Security

What is the primary role of a web server in ethical hacking?

• To create web content

• To store and process web content

• To browse the internet

• To design websites

Why are web servers common targets for cyber attacks?

• They have the most attractive data

• They are easy to attack

• They handle sensitive data and are accessible from the internet

• They are rarely online

What is the purpose of a Web Application Firewall (WAF) in web server security?

• To create firewalls for the server

• To protect web applications from various attacks

• To block internet access to the server

• To enhance server performance

What is one security best practice for web servers?

• Keeping server software outdated

• Disabling SSL/TLS

• Implementing strong access controls and authentication

• Allowing unrestricted access

How can a Content Delivery Network (CDN) contribute to web server security?

• By slowing down website performance

• By distributing web content and absorbing DDoS attacks

• By blocking all incoming traffic

• By encrypting server logs