Practice - Firewall vs. Intrusion Detection/Prevention Tool: A Synergistic Defense
Practice Questions
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What is the primary role of a firewall?
💡 Hint: Think about what a gatekeeper does.
Name one limitation of an IDS.
💡 Hint: Consider how accuracy may affect alerts.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary purpose of a firewall?
💡 Hint: Think of a firewall like a security guard.
True or False: An IDS can block malicious traffic.
💡 Hint: Consider the role of detection versus prevention.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a layered security strategy for a small business that includes firewalls, IDS/IPS, HIDS, and SIEM. Explain how each component reinforces the others.
💡 Hint: Consider how each element has a unique role in protecting an organization.
Evaluate a scenario where a user’s device is compromised. What steps would you recommend the team take to mitigate the threat using the layered defense approach discussed?
💡 Hint: Think about isolating threats and the roles of detection and prevention.
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