Practice Securing A Network (3.5) - Fundamentals of Networking & Security
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Securing a Network

Practice - Securing a Network

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does it mean to use strong passwords?

💡 Hint: Think about what makes a password hard to guess.

Question 2 Easy

Why is it important to enable firewalls?

💡 Hint: Consider what a firewall does for your network.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the purpose of a firewall?

To monitor internet speed
To control incoming and outgoing traffic
To increase Wi-Fi range

💡 Hint: Think about what a firewall does at the network's boundary.

Question 2

True or False: Segmenting a network can help limit the impact of a breach.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how controlling access can minimize damage.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Evaluate a company’s network that has experienced repeated breaches due to outdated software. What strategy could be implemented to improve their situation?

💡 Hint: Consider the frequency and method for applying updates.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design a secure network for a company with sensitive data and frequent guest visitors. Detail the segmentation your design includes and the rationale behind it.

💡 Hint: Think about how guests and employees access the data differently.

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