CertNexus ITS-110 Exam - Topic 2 Question 47 Discussion

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Question #: 47
Topic #: 2

An IoT security administrator is concerned that someone could physically connect to his network and scan for vulnerable devices. Which of the following solutions should he install to prevent this kind of attack?

AMedia Access Control (MAC)

BNetwork Access Control (NAC)

CHost Intrusion Detection System (HIDS)

DNetwork Intrusion Detection System (NIDS)

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by Alethea at Oct 22, 2024, 04:16 AM

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Maryann

8 months ago

NAC is the way to go, no doubt about it!

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Tijuana

8 months ago

Wait, can someone really just plug in and scan? That sounds risky!

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Candida

9 months ago

HIDS is cool, but not really for preventing physical access.

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Wenona

9 months ago

I think MAC filtering is enough for small networks.

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Beatriz

9 months ago

Definitely go with Network Access Control (NAC). It's the best for this!

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Adelina

9 months ago

I feel like Network Intrusion Detection Systems (NIDS) are more about detecting attacks rather than preventing unauthorized connections.

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Nana

10 months ago

I practiced a similar question, and I think Host Intrusion Detection Systems (HIDS) are more about monitoring than preventing physical access, right?

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Ruthann

10 months ago

I’m not entirely sure, but I remember something about MAC addresses being useful for filtering devices. Could that help?

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Zita

10 months ago

I think Network Access Control (NAC) might be the right choice here since it controls who can connect to the network.

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Celeste

10 months ago

This is a tricky one. I think the administrator is looking for a solution that can actively block unauthorized access, not just detect it. That makes me think NAC is the best choice here.

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Bea

10 months ago

I'm a little confused on the differences between these options. Is MAC just controlling the physical layer access, or does it do more? I'm leaning towards NAC but want to make sure I understand the distinctions.

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Ethan

10 months ago

Okay, I've got this. The key is to prevent physical access to the network, so the right answer has to be something that controls who can connect, not just detect intrusions. I'm going with NAC.

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Lorrine

10 months ago

Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. I'm debating between NAC and NIDS, since both could potentially help prevent unauthorized access and scanning. I'll have to think it through carefully.

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Shawnna

10 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question. I think the answer is Network Access Control (NAC) since that's designed to control and monitor access to the network.

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Royce

1 year ago

NAC all the way! Can't go wrong with that. Although, I hear NIDS is great for catching hackers in the act. Maybe a combo platter would be tastier?

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Dorathy

1 year ago

Why not go for both NAC and NIDS for double the protection?

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Willis

1 year ago

I agree, NIDS can be really effective at detecting suspicious activity on the network.

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Delmy

1 year ago

NAC is definitely a solid choice for preventing unauthorized access.

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Lawanda

1 year ago

HIDS might be a good option too, but NAC is probably the most comprehensive solution to address the administrator's specific concerns.

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Leota

1 year ago

HIDS might be a good option too, but NAC is probably the most comprehensive solution to address the administrator's specific concerns.

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India

1 year ago

NAC can help restrict access to the network based on certain criteria.

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Elden

1 year ago

I think NAC would be the best solution to prevent unauthorized physical connections.

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Catalina

1 year ago

I'm torn between NAC and NIDS, but I think NAC would be more effective in this scenario to control who and what can connect to the network.

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Iesha

1 year ago

NIDS could also be useful in detecting any suspicious activity once someone is already connected.

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Howard

1 year ago

I agree, NAC would definitely help in controlling access to the network.

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Arthur

1 year ago

Network Access Control (NAC) seems like the best solution to prevent unauthorized physical access and device scanning on the network.

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Cyril

1 year ago

User 4: NAC is more focused on controlling access to the network, while HIDS is more for detecting unauthorized activities within a specific host.

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Josefa

1 year ago

User 3: What about Host Intrusion Detection System (HIDS)? Would that be a good solution as well?

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Mike

1 year ago

User 2: Agreed, NAC would definitely help in preventing someone from scanning for vulnerable devices.

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Carma

1 year ago

User 1: I think we should install Network Access Control (NAC) to prevent unauthorized physical access.

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Dahlia

1 year ago

I believe Host Intrusion Detection System (HIDS) could also be a good solution to detect any suspicious activity on individual devices within the network.

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Dorthy

1 year ago

I agree with Evette. NAC can help restrict access to the network based on user identity and device security posture.

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Evette

1 year ago

I think the IoT security administrator should install Network Access Control (NAC) to prevent unauthorized physical connections.

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