Practice Vulnerabilities in Routing Protocols (e.g., BGP) - 4.2 | Module 4: Application Security | Introductory Cyber Security
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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What does BGP stand for?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how routing decisions are made on the internet.

Question 2

Easy

What is route hijacking?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how a malicious actor could deceive others regarding their capabilities.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the major security concern with BGP?

  • A) It does not encrypt data
  • B) Route Hijacking
  • C) Lack of user authentication

πŸ’‘ Hint: Two words: Traffic redirection.

Question 2

True or False: S-BGP fundamentally changes the way BGP operates.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Secure but familiar.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Consider the steps required to implement S-BGP on the global internet. Discuss the potential impacts this could have on current routing practices.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how much coordination is needed between different parties.

Question 2

Given a scenario where an unauthorized AS successfully hijacks a route, outline the potential legal and economic ramifications for both the attacked AS and the attacker.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the wider implications beyond just technology.

Challenge and get performance evaluation