Eccouncil 212-82 Exam - Topic 1 Question 48 Discussion

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Question #: 48
Topic #: 1

Elliott, a security professional, was tasked with implementing and deploying firewalls in the corporate network of an organization. After planning and deploying firewalls in the network, Elliott monitored the firewall logs to

detect evolving threats And attacks; this helped in ensuring firewall security and addressing network issues beforehand.

in which of the following phases of firewall implementation and deployment did Elliott monitor the firewall logs?

ADeploying

BManaging and maintaining

CTesting

DConfiguring

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Suggested Answer: B

The number of files in the ''Sensitive Corporate Documents'' folder is 4. This can be verified by initiating a remote connection to the target machine from the ''Attacker Machine-1'' using Theef client. Theef is a Remote Access Trojan (RAT) that allows an attacker to remotely control a victim's machine and perform various malicious activities. To connect to the target machine using Theef client, one can follow these steps:

Launch Theef client from Z:CCT-ToolsCCT Module 01 Information Security Threats and VulnerabilitiesRemote Access Trojans (RAT)Theef on the ''Attacker Machine-1''.

Enter the IP address of the target machine (20.20.10.26) and click on Connect.

Wait for a few seconds until a connection is established and a message box appears saying ''Connection Successful''.

Click on OK to close the message box and access the remote desktop of the target machine.

Navigate to the Documents directory and locate the ''Sensitive Corporate Documents'' folder.

Open the folder and count the number of files in it. The screenshot below shows an example of performing these steps: Reference: [Theef Client Tutorial], [Screenshot of Theef client showing remote desktop and folder]

by Mona at Feb 11, 2025, 06:29 AM

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Hildegarde

3 months ago

Sounds a bit odd to me, why monitor after deploying?

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Dana

3 months ago

Wait, are we sure he wasn't just testing?

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Rolande

3 months ago

Monitoring logs is crucial for ongoing security.

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Wade

4 months ago

I think it's more about Deploying, though.

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Deja

4 months ago

Definitely in the Managing and maintaining phase!

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Nikita

4 months ago

I thought monitoring was more about checking configurations, so I might be tempted to say it’s part of the configuring phase, but I could be wrong.

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Beckie

4 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like monitoring could also happen during the testing phase to catch issues early on.

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Odette

4 months ago

I remember a practice question that emphasized the importance of log monitoring after deployment, which makes me lean towards the managing and maintaining phase too.

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Cassi

5 months ago

I think monitoring the logs is part of the ongoing process, so it might be during the managing and maintaining phase?

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Clorinda

5 months ago

I think the key here is to focus on the specific actions mentioned in the question - Elliott was "monitoring the firewall logs to detect evolving threats and attacks." That sounds like it's happening after the initial deployment, so I'm leaning towards "Managing and maintaining" as the correct answer.

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Jeannetta

5 months ago

Okay, let's see. Based on the information provided, it seems like Elliott was monitoring the firewall logs after he had already planned and deployed the firewalls in the network. So I'm guessing the answer is probably "Managing and maintaining" since that's the phase where you would be monitoring the logs for evolving threats and addressing network issues.

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Vicente

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The question is asking which phase Elliott was monitoring the firewall logs in, but I'm not sure if that's the same as the deployment phase or a separate phase. I'll have to think this through carefully.

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Fannie

5 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about the different phases of firewall implementation. I'm pretty confident I can figure this out.

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Sharan

10 months ago

Hmm, let me think about this... Configuring the firewall? Nah, that's too easy. Testing? Maybe, but that's more about making sure it works, not about ongoing security. Gotta be the managing and maintaining phase. Well done, Elliott!

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Rikki

8 months ago

Elliott did a great job by monitoring the firewall logs in the managing and maintaining phase.

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Krissy

8 months ago

Definitely, that's where you would keep an eye on evolving threats and attacks to ensure security.

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Latricia

9 months ago

I agree, managing and maintaining sounds like the right phase for monitoring firewall logs.

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Theron

10 months ago

Definitely the managing and maintaining phase. Gotta keep an eye on those firewall logs to make sure everything's running smoothly. Elliott's got it all figured out.

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Isidra

8 months ago

Definitely the managing and maintaining phase. Gotta keep an eye on those firewall logs to make sure everything's running smoothly. Elliott's got it all figured out.

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Frederica

9 months ago

D) Configuring

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Vivan

9 months ago

C) Testing

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Lonny

10 months ago

B) Managing and maintaining

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Kaycee

10 months ago

A) Deploying

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Elmer

10 months ago

Monitoring the firewall logs? That's like watching paint dry, but I guess it's a necessary evil. At least Elliott's on the ball, unlike some of the security professionals I know.

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Gracie

9 months ago

B) Managing and maintaining

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Dusti

10 months ago

A) Deploying

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Nickolas

10 months ago

I think Elliott monitored the firewall logs during Configuring, to ensure proper setup.

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Lacey

11 months ago

I disagree, I believe Elliott monitored the firewall logs during Testing.

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Nettie

11 months ago

Ah, the old firewall log monitoring trick! Elliott's a real security pro, staying on top of those threats and attacks. Most people just set it and forget it, but not this guy. Bravo, Elliott!

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