Security Architecture Course Exam Two

What is one of the main ways a VPN helps to increase anonymity when browsing the internet?

• It conceals your IP address.

• It encrypts all your browsing data.

• It prevents all cookies/website trackers from gathering your information

• It automatically erases your browsing history

What is the primary purpose of PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) in modern cybersecurity?

• Managing digital certificates for secure communication

• Ensuring secure access to physical storage devices

• Improving network bandwidth and latency

• Establishing trust in electronic communications and transactions

What is the main purpose of SSL/TLS in securing web communication?

• Improving network speed and data transfers between devices

• Providing encryption for web sites

• Enabling unlimited access to web resources

• Managing user authentication for website access

What is the PRIMARY purpose of a Certificate Authority?

• To save private key pairs for individuals and organizations.

• To secure communication channels through encryption.

• To verify the identity of entities before issuing digital certificates.

• To allow anyone to remove certificates from the CRL

What type of attack is typically NOT effectively mitigated by a standard WAF?

• Phishing attacks targeting user credentials through deceptive websites.

• Brute force attacks attempting to guess user passwords through automated means.

• Man-in-the-middle attacks intercepting communication between users and a web server.

• XSS injection attacks exploiting vulnerabilities in web application data handling.

Which type of encryption uses a single key for both encryption and decryption?

• Asymmetric encryption

• Triple DES encryption

• Symmetric encryption

• RSA encryption

What is the main purpose of a DDoS attack?

• To strengthen network security measures

• To ensure uninterrupted service to users

• To flood a network, service, or website with excessive traffic

• To decrypt sensitive data for secure transmission

What is a common characteristic of asymmetric encryption?

• Uses a single key for both encryption and decryption.

• Requires the sender and receiver to share the same secret key.

• Utilizes separate keys for encryption and decryption.

• Focuses on MD5 algorithms exclusively.

What is the PRIMARY purpose of a firewall in a computer network?

• Enhance network performance by directly connecting users to servers.

• Act as a barrier between a trusted internal network and untrusted external network.

• Encrypt all internet traffic for increased security.

• Block access to all websites and online resources.

Which of the following is an encrypted protocol?

• DNS port 53

• RDP port 3398

• HTTPS port 80

• HTTP port 443