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Bob, a network administrator at BigUniversity, realized that some students are connecting their notebooks in the wired network to have Internet access. In the university campus, there are many Ethernet ports available for professors and authorized visitors but not for students.
He identified this when the IDS alerted for malware activities in the network. What should Bob do to avoid this problem?
Suggested Answer: C
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28 comments · newest first
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Elke
10 months ago
Wait, can students really connect through those ports?
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Nu
10 months ago
But separating students in a VLAN makes more sense.
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Olive
11 months ago
Asking them to use wireless? That won't stop them!
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Mayra
11 months ago
802.1x is the best option for security!
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Mindy
11 months ago
Disabling unused ports is a good start!
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Christiane
11 months ago
Asking students to use the wireless network seems like an easy fix, but I feel like it might not address the underlying security risks.
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Dyan
12 months ago
Using 802.1x sounds like a solid option since it requires authentication, but I can't recall all the details on how it works.
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Cletus
12 months ago
I think separating students into a different VLAN could help manage access better, but I wonder if that would really stop the malware issue.
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Gerardo
1 year ago
I remember we discussed disabling unused ports in class, but I'm not sure if that's enough to prevent students from connecting.
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Antonio
1 year ago
I feel pretty confident about this one. Disabling unused ports seems like the most straightforward approach to prevent unauthorized access. I'll make sure to carefully read through the details and think through the pros and cons of each choice.
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Rolande
1 year ago
Asking students to use the wireless network is an easy fix, but it might not be the most robust long-term solution. I'd want to explore the other options to find the best balance of security and usability.
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Cyndy
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The 802.1x protocol could be a good solution, but I'm not super familiar with how that works in practice. I'll need to review that option more closely.
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Julian
1 year ago
This seems like a straightforward network security issue. I think disabling unused ports or separating students into a different VLAN would be good options to consider.
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Abel
1 year ago
I agree with the wireless network suggestion. It's the easiest solution for the students, and it keeps them off the wired network. Plus, who doesn't love a good ol' fashioned game of 'Find the Hidden SSID'?
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Goldie
1 year ago
A) Disable unused ports in the switches
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Levi
1 year ago
Using the 802.1x protocol would also authenticate users before granting access.
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Noe
1 year ago
But wouldn't separating students in a different VLAN be more secure?
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Matthew
1 year ago
I agree with Melissa, it will prevent unauthorized access.
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Ona
1 year ago
Using 802.1x protocol would be the most secure option here. It's a bit more complex to set up, but it's worth it for the added security.
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Cristy
1 year ago
C) Use the 802.1x protocol
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Jina
1 year ago
A) Disable unused ports in the switches
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Helene
1 year ago
B) Separate students in a different VLAN
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Shasta
1 year ago
A) Disable unused ports in the switches
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Melissa
1 year ago
Bob should disable unused ports in the switches.
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Marlon
1 year ago
Disabling unused ports is a quick fix, but it doesn't really address the root cause. Separating students into a different VLAN is a better approach.
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Huey
1 year ago
C) Use the 802.1x protocol
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Krystina
1 year ago
B) Separate students in a different VLAN
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Valentin
1 year ago
A) Disable unused ports in the switches