CSEC Module 7 - Pt.5

What can happen if a proxy server is not properly secured?

• It may become a point of failure in an event of attack

• It will automatically secure itself

• It will function faster

• It will block all incoming traffic

Why does the workload increase when using a proxy server?

• Because it must be configured for each service it provides

• Because it automatically updates itself

• Because it reduces the number of connections

• Because it requires less maintenance

What might happen if we change the default settings of a proxy server?

• The proxy server might not function properly

• The proxy server will become faster

• The proxy server will automatically update

• The proxy server will block all traffic

What is a potential issue when proxy servers reroute information?

• Web pages can sometimes load slowly

• Web pages will load faster

• Web pages will not load at all

• Web pages will be more secure

What might occur if a proxy server attempts to bypass suspicious software?

• Some elements of a page may not load

• The entire page will load faster

• The page will become more secure

• The page will not load at all

What is the primary purpose of a VPN?

• To increase internet speed

• To securely communicate with different computers over insecure channels

• To provide free internet access

• To block all online advertisements

How does a VPN ensure secure communication?

• By using a private network cable

• By using the Internet to ensure secure communication to distant offices or users within the enterprise’s network

• By disabling all network connections

• By encrypting only email communications

What does a VPN help secure when accessing the internet?

• Your computer's hardware

• Your access to the internet by establishing a protected and private connection

• Your social media accounts

• Your email password

What is the first step a client must take to connect to a company's network using a VPN?

• Connect to the company's server

• Authenticate using passwords

• Connect to the Internet

• Access the company's network

What must a client do after connecting to the Internet to establish a VPN connection?

• Access the company's network

• Initiate a VPN connection with the company's server

• Authenticate using personal data

• Disconnect from the Internet