3.3.3. Other Network Security Tools

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does a VPN do?

   Hint

   Think about privacy and security while browsing.

2. 2.

   What is one purpose of a proxy server?

   Hint

   Consider how it manages requests.

3. 3.

   What does a VPN do?

   • Encrypts internet traffic
   • Speeds up internet connection
   • Filters content

   Hint

   Think about your online privacy.

4. 4.

   True or False: Proxy servers do not affect internet connection speed.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what happens with repeated requests.

5. 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. 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.