Network Security Flashcards
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What is the key difference between an IDS and an IPS?
Answer: An IDS detects and alerts while an IPS also actively blocks detected threats
An IDS monitors and alerts on suspicious activity, while an IPS can additionally take automated action to block detected threats.
What protocol does HTTPS use to secure web communications?
Answer: TLS (Transport Layer Security)
HTTPS uses TLS (Transport Layer Security) to encrypt communications between web browsers and servers.
What is a man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack?
Answer: An attacker secretly intercepting and potentially altering communications between two parties
In a MITM attack, an attacker secretly intercepts and potentially alters communications between two parties who believe they are communicating directly.
What is a denial of service (DoS) attack?
Answer: Overwhelming a system with traffic or requests to make it unavailable to legitimate users
A DoS attack floods a system with traffic or requests to overwhelm its resources, making it unavailable to legitimate users.
What type of malware replicates itself across networks without requiring user action?
Answer: Worm
A worm is self-replicating malware that spreads across networks automatically without requiring user interaction or attachment to another file.
What is phishing?
Answer: A social engineering attack using fraudulent communications to steal sensitive information
Phishing uses fraudulent emails, messages, or websites to trick users into revealing sensitive information like credentials or financial data.