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3.3.3. Other Network Security Tools
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What does a VPN do?
Hint
Think about privacy and security while browsing.
- 2.
What is one purpose of a proxy server?
Hint
Consider how it manages requests.
- 3.
What does a VPN do?
- Encrypts internet traffic
- Speeds up internet connection
- Filters content
Hint
Think about your online privacy.
- 4.
True or False: Proxy servers do not affect internet connection speed.
- True
- False
Hint
Consider what happens with repeated requests.
- 5.
You are tasked with securing a small business's network. Describe how you would implement a VPN, a proxy server, and NAC in conjunction to maximize security.
Hint
Think of how each tool helps in a layered security strategy.
- 6.
A company experiences slow internet speeds. How might using a proxy server alleviate this issue, and what potential downsides might this create?
Hint
Consider both improvements and drawbacks.
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