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Security auditors determine the use of WAPs on their networks with Nessus vulnerability scanner which identifies the commonly used WAPs.
One of the plug-ins that the Nessus Vulnerability Scanner uses is ID #11026 and is named ''Access Point Detection''. This plug-in uses four techniques to identify the presence of a WAP.
Which one of the following techniques is mostly used for uploading new firmware images while upgrading the WAP device?
Suggested Answer: D
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46 comments · newest first
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Yuki
11 months ago
Wow, I didn't know Nessus had such specific plugins!
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Carlee
11 months ago
Not sure about that, SNMP seems more relevant for device management.
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Clare
11 months ago
Wait, isn't HTTP also used for firmware upgrades sometimes?
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Nicholle
12 months ago
Totally agree, FTP is the go-to for that!
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Tiffiny
12 months ago
I think it's FTP fingerprinting for firmware uploads.
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Brendan
1 year ago
I feel like SNMP fingerprinting is more about monitoring devices rather than uploading firmware, so I’m leaning towards HTTP or FTP for this question.
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Phillip
1 year ago
I vaguely recall something about FTP being used for file transfers, including firmware, but I’m not confident if that applies to WAPs.
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Terrilyn
1 year ago
I think HTTP fingerprinting might be the right answer since many WAPs use web interfaces for firmware updates, but I could be wrong.
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Barbra
1 year ago
I remember we discussed the different fingerprinting techniques in class, but I’m not entirely sure which one is specifically for uploading firmware.
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Vanesa
1 year ago
I'm confident that the answer is SNMP fingerprinting. That technique is commonly used for managing and upgrading network devices like wireless access points.
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Laquanda
1 year ago
Okay, I think I've got this. The question is asking about the technique used for uploading new firmware, so I'm going to go with SNMP fingerprinting.
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Ettie
1 year ago
This question seems straightforward, but I want to make sure I understand the techniques mentioned before selecting an answer.
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Gladys
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'll need to think through the different fingerprinting methods and how they relate to firmware upgrades.
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Rebecka
1 year ago
Hmm, this is a tricky one. The question mentions that there might be more than one correct solution, so I'm not sure if the provided solution is the only way to approach this. I'd want to carefully review the requirements and consider alternative ways to set up the system.
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Carmelina
1 year ago
This seems straightforward. The question is asking about the configuration step in CCMA, so the answer must be to enable Agent Desktop integration in each agent's Call Presentation Class. I'm confident that's the right approach.
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Jacki
1 year ago
I'm a bit torn, but checking SOAR in option C seems like a solid way to get immediate insights from existing security systems. It might help with understanding the attacks, though I'm unsure about the mitigation aspect.
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Deeanna
1 year ago
Internal tags are for managing objects within Panorama, like devices and templates. External tags are used for more dynamic grouping, like firewall rules. I'm feeling good about this.
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Frederic
1 year ago
Okay, let me see. I think the key here is understanding how report objects can be reused, so I'll focus on options B and D.
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Veronika
1 year ago
D) SNMP fingerprinting, of course! Anything else would be like trying to update your router using smoke signals.
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Lashawn
1 year ago
User 3: I always use SNMP fingerprinting for updating my WAP, it's reliable and quick.
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Tamra
1 year ago
User 2: Agreed, it's the most efficient method for that task.
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Cherelle
1 year ago
User 1: SNMP fingerprinting is definitely the way to go for upgrading WAP firmware.
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Maybelle
1 year ago
NMAP TCP/IP fingerprinting? Really? I doubt anyone would use that for firmware upgrades. Sounds like a stretch to me.
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Germaine
1 year ago
User 3: I think SNMP fingerprinting could also be a useful technique for upgrading WAP devices.
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Cecilia
1 year ago
User 2: Maybe HTTP fingerprinting would be a more common technique for uploading new firmware images.
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Shawnda
1 year ago
User 1: I agree, NMAP TCP/IP fingerprinting does seem like a strange choice for firmware upgrades.
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Lindsey
2 years ago
Hmm, I'm leaning towards B) HTTP fingerprinting. A lot of WAP management interfaces these days are web-based, so that seems like the most likely option.
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Gerry
1 year ago
User 4: Definitely, HTTP fingerprinting is probably the most reliable method for that.
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Arlyne
1 year ago
User 3: I agree, HTTP fingerprinting seems like the best choice for uploading firmware images.
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Maryann
1 year ago
User 2: Yeah, that makes sense. Web-based interfaces are common for WAPs.
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Kayleigh
1 year ago
User 1: I think B) HTTP fingerprinting is the way to go.
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Kathryn
2 years ago
Hmm, that's interesting. Can you explain why you think SNMP fingerprinting is the correct technique?
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Reynalda
2 years ago
I disagree, I believe the correct answer is D) SNMP fingerprinting.
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Kathryn
2 years ago
I think the answer is C) FTP fingerprinting.
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Donette
2 years ago
I'm not too sure about this one. Is it possible that they use FTP for firmware upgrades? That seems like a logical choice to me.
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Gianna
1 year ago
No problem, happy to help!
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Glory
1 year ago
That makes sense, thanks for clarifying!
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Dannette
1 year ago
Yes, FTP fingerprinting is indeed commonly used for uploading new firmware images.
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Ricki
1 year ago
I think FTP fingerprinting is commonly used for firmware upgrades.
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Johnna
1 year ago
D) SNMP fingerprinting
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Caitlin
1 year ago
User 2: Yeah, that does seem like a logical choice.
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Darell
1 year ago
C) FTP fingerprinting
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Odelia
1 year ago
User 1: I think they use FTP for firmware upgrades.
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Carolynn
1 year ago
B) HTTP fingerprinting
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Vicki
2 years ago
A) NMAP TCP/IP fingerprinting
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Lorrine
2 years ago
I think the answer is D) SNMP fingerprinting. It's a common way to manage and update WAP devices remotely.