Practice Common Network Vulnerabilities (3.4) - Fundamentals of Networking & Security
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Common Network Vulnerabilities

Practice - Common Network Vulnerabilities

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is an open port?

💡 Hint: Think about communication pathways in a network.

Question 2 Easy

Why is using a default password risky?

💡 Hint: Consider how attackers gain access.

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Question 1

What is a major risk of open ports?

They help in data transfer
They can be exploited
They have no effect on security

💡 Hint: Think about potential security vulnerabilities.

Question 2

True or False: Default passwords are safe to use on all devices.

True
False

💡 Hint: Remember why changing passwords is important.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

You are tasked with securing a company's network. Identify and explain three common vulnerabilities.

💡 Hint: Think about common network issues.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate a scenario where a company's Wi-Fi is compromised due to a weak password. What steps can be taken to mitigate this risk?

💡 Hint: Consider security best practices for Wi-Fi.

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