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BCS CISMP-V9 Exam - Topic 1 Question 65 Discussion

When securing a wireless network, which of the following is NOT best practice?
B) Use MAC tittering on a SOHO network with a smart group of clients.
A) Using WPA encryption on the wireless network.
C) Dedicating an access point on a dedicated VLAN connected to a firewall.
D) Turning on SSID broadcasts to advertise security levels.

BCS CISMP-V9 Exam - Topic 1 Question 65 Discussion

Actual exam question for BCS's CISMP-V9 exam
Question #: 65
Topic #: 1
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When securing a wireless network, which of the following is NOT best practice?

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Dorathy
9 months ago
Dedicating a VLAN is a solid practice, no doubt!
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Belen
9 months ago
Surprised that people still think SSID broadcasts help security!
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Whitney
10 months ago
MAC tittering? Not really effective with smart clients.
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Mari
10 months ago
Totally agree, SSID broadcasts are a bad idea.
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Linette
10 months ago
WPA encryption is definitely a must!
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Chaya
10 months ago
Turning on SSID broadcasts seems counterintuitive to security, so I think D might be the one that’s not a best practice.
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Micah
10 months ago
I practiced a similar question about VLANs and firewalls, and I feel like C is a good security measure.
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Royal
10 months ago
I think MAC filtering can be useful, but I'm not sure if it's really effective with smart clients. Maybe B is the answer?
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Louvenia
11 months ago
I remember studying that WPA encryption is definitely a best practice, so it can't be A.
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Germaine
11 months ago
Using WPA encryption is definitely a best practice, so that can't be the answer. Let me re-read the question carefully.
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Ricarda
11 months ago
I'm not sure about MAC filtering on a SOHO network. That could be a good option, but I'll need to double-check the best practices.
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Novella
11 months ago
Hmm, this one seems tricky. I'll need to think carefully about the best practices for securing a wireless network.
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Isidra
11 months ago
Turning off SSID broadcasts seems like the obvious answer here. That's a common security recommendation, right?
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Felicitas
11 months ago
Got it. I believe the question is asking us to identify the specific technical needs that would drive the decision to separate the brands into distinct business units within the Marketing Cloud. Time to put on my analytical hat!
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Youlanda
11 months ago
Hmm, I'm not too familiar with the Oracle Upgrade Manager. Maybe I should look into the SmartUpgrade tool instead - it seems like it can analyze the existing application and configuration to help generate the necessary WebLogic files. That could be a safer approach.
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Annice
1 year ago
Wait, so we're supposed to turn off the beacons? But how will the hackers find my network then? That's no fun!
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Angelyn
1 year ago
SSID broadcasts? Really? That's like hanging a 'Hack Me' sign on your network. Not cool, not cool at all.
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Carline
1 year ago
D) Turning on SSID broadcasts to advertise security levels.
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Elvera
1 year ago
C) Dedicating an access point on a dedicated VLAN connected to a firewall.
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Renea
1 year ago
C) Dedicating an access point on a dedicated VLAN connected to a firewall.
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Jettie
1 year ago
B) Use MAC filtering on a SOHO network with a smart group of clients.
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Shawna
1 year ago
B) Use MAC filtering on a SOHO network with a smart group of clients.
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Una
1 year ago
A) Using WPA encryption on the wireless network.
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Jackie
1 year ago
A) Using WPA encryption on the wireless network.
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Bette
1 year ago
Dedicating an access point on a VLAN? Wow, that's some serious network security right there. I'm impressed!
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Merri
1 year ago
Definitely, it's better to be safe than sorry when it comes to network security.
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Armanda
1 year ago
Definitely, it's better to be safe than sorry when it comes to network security.
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Emelda
1 year ago
I agree, it helps to prevent unauthorized access to the network.
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Stevie
1 year ago
I agree, it helps to prevent unauthorized access to the network.
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Frankie
1 year ago
Thanks! It's important to have multiple layers of security in place.
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Rosina
1 year ago
Thanks! It's important to have multiple layers of security in place.
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Toi
1 year ago
MAC filtering? Sounds like a lot of work for a SOHO network. Gotta keep it simple, you know?
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Benedict
1 year ago
C) Dedicating an access point on a dedicated VLAN connected to a firewall.
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Wilda
1 year ago
B) Use MAC filtering on a SOHO network with a smart group of clients.
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Jonelle
1 year ago
A) Using WPA encryption on the wireless network.
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Rickie
1 year ago
WPA encryption is definitely the way to go! Turning off SSID broadcasts seems a bit sketchy to me.
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Roy
1 year ago
B) Use MAC filtering on a SOHO network with a smart group of clients.
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Denny
1 year ago
A) Using WPA encryption on the wireless network.
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Laurel
1 year ago
I think turning off SSID broadcasts can actually make the network more secure.
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Mona
1 year ago
I agree, WPA encryption is essential for security.
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Asuncion
1 year ago
I disagree. I think option B is NOT best practice because MAC filtering can be easily bypassed.
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Hubert
1 year ago
I agree with Maryln. Turning on SSID broadcasts can make the network more vulnerable.
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Maryln
1 year ago
I think option D is NOT best practice.
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