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Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
It can look deeper into the network traffic to block malicious behavior. It can also have sophisticated security policies applied to the traffic passing through them.
Firewall
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
Network Access Control (NAC)
Packet Filter
A tool that provides detailed data about supply and demand in the cybersecurity job market to help close the cybersecurity skills gap.
Cyberseek
JobGap Analyze
CyberSkills Tracker
IT Career Insights
This is an entry-level certification for newcomers preparing to start their careers in the cybersecurity field.
CompTIA Security+
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Associate
Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate
Security appliances can be standalone devices like a router or software tools run on a network device.
True
False
This certification aims at high school and early college students and those interested in a career change.
Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) Security Fundamentals
Certified Cybersecurity Technician (CCT)
CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+)
Google IT Support Certificate
Placed in front of web servers, reverse proxy servers protect, hide, offload and distribute access to web servers.
Reverse Proxy Server
Web Application Firewall (WAF)
Load Balancer
Gateway Server
Intrusion detection systems (IDSs) and intrusion prevention systems (IPSs) are security measures deployed on a network to detect and prevent malicious activities.
True
False
Collects and analyzes security alerts, logs, and other real-time and historical data from security devices on the network to facilitate early detection of cyber attacks.
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
Threat Intelligence Platform (TIP)
Intrusion Detection System (IDS)
In computer networking, a router design controls or filters which communications are allowed in and out of a device or network.
False
True
Filters communications based on source and destination IP addresses.
Network Layer Firewall
Transport Layer Firewall
Host-Based Firewall
Packet Filtering Firewall
This firewall hides or masquerades the private addresses of network hosts.
Network Address Translation (NAT) Firewall
Stateful Inspection Firewall
Proxy Firewall
Application Gateway
A system to stop sensitive data from being stolen from or escaping a network. It monitors and protects data in three different states: data in use, data in motion, and data at rest.
Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
Data Access Control (DAC)
Information Rights Management (IRM)
Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
NetFlow is an important component in behavior-based detection and analysis.
True
False
Behavior-based security is a form of threat detection that captures and analyzes the flow of communication between a user on the private network and a local or remote destination.
False
True
A behavior-based detection tool that lures attackers in by appealing to their predicted pattern of malicious behavior.
Honeypots
Decoy Systems
Sandboxes
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
Filters communications based on the user, device, role, application type, and threat profile.
Context-Aware Layer Firewall
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
User-Centric Firewall
Identity-Aware Firewall
Let remote employees use a secure encrypted tunnel from their mobile computer and securely connect to the organization’s network.
Virtual Private Network (VPN)
Remote Access Protocol (RAP)
Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP)
Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)
Cybertool is a tool that provides detailed data about supply and demand in the cybersecurity job market to help close the cybersecurity skills gap.
False
True
Port scanning probes a computer, server, or another network host for open ports.
True
False
A security management is a collection of repeatable queries or reports outlining a standardized incident detection and response process.
False
True
Filters communications based on an application, program, or service.
Application Layer Firewall
Proxy Firewall
Transport Layer Firewall
Context-Aware Firewall
Filters communications based on source and destination data ports and connection states.
Transport Layer Firewall
Packet Filtering Firewall
Session Layer Firewall
Application Layer Firewall
Filters ports and system service calls on a single computer operating system.
Host-Based Firewall
Endpoint Protection Firewall
Network Perimeter Firewall
Local Device Firewall
Detecting attacks in real time requires actively scanning for attacks using firewalls and IDS/IPS network devices.
True
False
To protect against attacks, cybersecurity professionals must have the same skills as attackers. However, cybersecurity professionals use their skills within the bounds of the law.
True
False
