Chapter 24.1 Quiz

What can hackers do to syslog servers to hide exfiltration?

• Encrypt the data

• Block data transfer

• Compress the data

• Translate the messages

What can threat actors do to NTP systems to disrupt network availability?

• Encrypt data

• Corrupt time information

• Compress data

• Translate messages

What is the main benefit of centralizing log collection in syslog?

• Reducing data size

• Enhancing security monitoring

• Improving video quality

• Managing user accounts

What is a common use of DNS by malware?

• To enhance data encryption

• To communicate with command-and-control servers

• To improve network speed

• To increase data storage capacity

What is the main protocol of the World Wide Web?

• FTP

• SMTP

• HTTP

• DNS

What is a serious threat to privacy and identity in HTTP?

• Data encryption

• Data alteration or interception

• Data compression

• Data redundancy

What is the main vulnerability of HTTP?

• Lack of data compression

• Lack of data encryption

• Lack of data redundancy

• Lack of data storage

What is the primary function of DNS in malware activities?

• To increase data storage

• To evade security devices

• To enhance network speed

• To improve data accuracy

What can security monitoring identify regarding malware attachments?

• When they are deleted

• When they entered the network

• When they are encrypted

• When they are sent

What is a common issue with encrypted HTTPS traffic?

• It is easy to decrypt

• It complicates network security monitoring

• It is not widely used

• It is too fast