CheckPoint Exam 156-315.80 Topic 2 Question 50 Discussion

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Question #: 50
Topic #: 2

What makes Anti-Bot unique compared to other Threat Prevention mechanisms, such as URL Filtering, Anti-Virus, IPS, and Threat Emulation?

AAnti-Bot is the only countermeasure against unknown malware

BAnti-Bot is the only protection mechanism which starts a counter-attack against known Command & Control Centers

CAnti-Bot is the only signature-based method of malware protection.

DAnti-Bot is a post-infection malware protection to prevent a host from establishing a connection to a Command & Control Center.

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Suggested Answer: C

by Marge at Oct 18, 2023, 10:14 PM

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Macy

4 months ago

Ha! 'Counter-attack'? Is this a cybersecurity exam or a war game? I'll take the defensive approach of option D, thank you very much.

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Tamekia

2 months ago

True, it's like a constant battle between cyber attackers and defenders.

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Gussie

3 months ago

I see your point, but I still think option B is crucial for taking down Command & Control Centers.

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Colene

3 months ago

I think option A is also important since it targets unknown malware, which can be a big threat.

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Tamar

3 months ago

I agree, option D seems like a more proactive approach to preventing malware.

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Shad

4 months ago

I'm not sure I agree with option B. Counter-attacking C&C centers seems a bit aggressive for a threat prevention mechanism. I'd go with D.

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Refugia

4 months ago

I don't think any of these options fully capture what makes Anti-Bot unique. It's not just about malware protection, but about disrupting the attacker's infrastructure.

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Jamal

3 months ago

B) Anti-Bot is the only protection mechanism which starts a counter-attack against known Command & Control Centers

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Von

3 months ago

A) Anti-Bot is the only countermeasure against unknown malware

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Alonzo

4 months ago

I believe Anti-Bot is essential for preventing hosts from establishing connections to Command & Control Centers.

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Denise

4 months ago

Option D seems the most accurate to me. Anti-Bot focuses on preventing communication with C&C servers, which is a crucial post-infection defense.

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Walker

2 months ago

It's important to have multiple layers of defense, including Anti-Bot, to protect against malware.

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Vicky

2 months ago

I believe Anti-Bot is a unique mechanism compared to other threat prevention methods.

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Billi

3 months ago

I think Anti-Bot's ability to counter-attack known C&C centers is also a strong point.

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Jade

4 months ago

I agree, preventing communication with C&C servers is key in stopping malware.

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Izetta

4 months ago

I agree with you, Carmelina. Anti-Bot is the only mechanism that does that.

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Carmelina

4 months ago

I think Anti-Bot is unique because it can counter-attack Command & Control Centers.

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