Practice The Synergy In Defense-in-depth (4.1) - Perimeter Protection and Intrusion Detection
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The Synergy in Defense-in-Depth

Practice - The Synergy in Defense-in-Depth

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the main purpose of a firewall?

💡 Hint: Think about the primary role of a gatekeeper.

Question 2 Easy

What does HIDS stand for?

💡 Hint: Focus on the host component in endpoint security.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary function of a firewall?

To detect malicious traffic
To filter network traffic based on security rules
To analyze insider threats

💡 Hint: Consider the role of the firewall as a gatekeeper.

Question 2

True or False: IDS can actively block malicious traffic.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the passive vs. active roles of these systems.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

You are tasked with designing an enhanced security framework for an organization. Discuss how you would integrate firewalls, IDS/IPS, HIDS, and SIEM to counteract both external and internal threats.

💡 Hint: Think about each component's strengths and weaknesses in your strategy.

Challenge 2 Hard

Assess the potential pitfalls of relying solely on firewalls in a cybersecurity strategy.

💡 Hint: Consider the limitations of firewalls compared to a multi-layered security approach.

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