NetworkingConcepts17 Word Scramble
|
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Question | Answer |
Bogus e-mails trying to trick you into revealing information constitute _____ attacks. | Phishing |
_____ is when you separate and either allow or deny access based only on the packet type being sent. | Packet Filtering |
A/an _____ is either hardware or software that protects a network from threats by using a variety of methods. | Firewall |
When your network blocks out traffic based on port number, you are using _____. | Port Filtering |
The Microsoft Windows XP (Service Pack 2 and later) operating system includes a built-in feature called _____ to protect from network threats. | Windows Firewall |
The infamous “smurf attack” is a classic _____. | Denial of Service (DoS) Attack |
Many IT professionals are surprised when they first learn that the majority of network threats are a/an _____. | Internal Threats |
The _____ is when a network administrator has set up a perimeter defense using two routers on the outer edge of your corporate network between your firewall and the Internet. | Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) |
_____ hides your private network’s IP addresses from the Internet. | Network Address Translation (NAT) |
A/an _____ makes copies of itself across hard drives, but not across a network. | Virus |
What aspect of protecting your network involves theft of equipment? | Physical Security |
What items make up the strongest complex passwords? | Lowercase letters, Uppercase letters, Numbers, and Special characters |
What is another name for port filtering? | Port Blocking |
What is the term used to describe when folder permissions flow downward into subfolders? | Inheritance |
How should user accounts be established? | Only given to specified individuals; Allowed access to needed resources |
Where would a DMZ more commonly be found? | On a larger network |
Just after opening a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet, Rowan notices that some of his filenames have changed and that his network connection no longer works. What type of malware has infected his computer? | Macro |
What problem does a rogue access point introduce? | Unauthorized access to a wireless network |
What is the difference between a virus and a worm? | A worm replicates across networks. A virus does not. |
True or False: A DoS uses a zombie while a DDoS uses a botnet to attack a single system. | True |
What is a honey pot? | It acts as a fake network, luring potential hackers away from the actual network. |
What are examples of a software firewall? | Host-based firewalls and ZoneAlarm Pro. |
Created by:
csauten