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Eccouncil ECSAv10 Exam - Topic 6 Question 92 Discussion

Actual exam question for Eccouncil's ECSAv10 exam
Question #: 92
Topic #: 6
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A Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) is a computer host or small network inserted as a ''neutral zone'' between a company's private network and the outside public network. Usage of a protocol within a DMZ environment is highly variable based on the specific needs of an organization.

Privilege escalation, system is compromised when the code runs under root credentials, and DoS attacks are the basic weakness of which one of the following Protocol?

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Antonette
2 months ago
Wow, I didn't realize Telnet was still a thing with those weaknesses!
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Rikki
2 months ago
LDAP can have its problems, but I don't think it's the main one here.
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Leatha
2 months ago
I think it's definitely Telnet. It's known for those vulnerabilities.
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Dino
3 months ago
Totally agree, Telnet has no encryption!
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Lucina
3 months ago
Wait, are we sure it's not SNMP? I've heard it has issues too.
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Wai
3 months ago
SSH is supposed to be secure, so I doubt it's the right choice. I think it's more likely to be Telnet, given its history of security issues.
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Linn
3 months ago
I feel like SNMP was mentioned in a practice question about network management, but I can't recall if it relates to DoS attacks specifically.
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Mozelle
4 months ago
I think we discussed Telnet in class, and it had some vulnerabilities, especially with privilege escalation. Could it be the answer?
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Elza
4 months ago
I remember studying about DMZs and their role in network security, but I'm not entirely sure which protocol has those specific weaknesses.
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Serita
4 months ago
This is a good one. I'll use the process of elimination to narrow down the options and select the protocol that best matches the described vulnerabilities.
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Kattie
4 months ago
I'm a little confused by the wording of this question. Let me re-read it carefully and see if I can identify the key details to find the right answer.
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Mica
4 months ago
Okay, I've got this. The question is asking about a protocol with issues like privilege escalation, system compromise, and DoS attacks. That sounds like SNMP to me.
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Shawnda
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'll need to think through the different protocols and their potential weaknesses in a DMZ environment.
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Werner
5 months ago
This one seems straightforward. I'll review the key points about DMZs and common protocol vulnerabilities to determine the answer.
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Stephaine
10 months ago
Wow, this is a tough one. I feel like I'm playing DMZ Jeopardy here. But hey, at least it's not as bad as trying to secure a DMZ with Telnet, right? Talk about a disaster waiting to happen!
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Shannan
8 months ago
C: I agree, Telnet is definitely not the way to go for securing a DMZ.
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Gearldine
9 months ago
B: I think it might be SNMP, that's a basic weakness for DoS attacks.
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Lucina
9 months ago
A: Definitely not Telnet, that's a disaster waiting to happen!
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Aliza
10 months ago
LDAP? Really? Come on, that's like leaving the front door wide open and hoping no one notices. Definitely not the right choice for a DMZ.
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Herschel
9 months ago
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Johanna
10 months ago
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Mary
10 months ago
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Lazaro
10 months ago
SSH is the way to go, my friend. Sure, it's not perfect, but it's way more secure than those other protocols. Gotta protect that DMZ at all costs!
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Norah
10 months ago
Hmm, that's interesting. Can you explain why you think LDAP is the correct answer?
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Martin
10 months ago
I'd say Telnet is the right answer here. Using that protocol in a DMZ is just asking for trouble. It's basically an open invitation for hackers to waltz right in.
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Keshia
8 months ago
Absolutely, SSH provides encrypted communication for better security.
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Inocencia
8 months ago
SSH would be a much safer option for a DMZ.
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Mendy
8 months ago
I agree, Telnet is known for its security vulnerabilities.
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Kristeen
9 months ago
Telnet is definitely a risky choice for a DMZ.
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Helga
10 months ago
Definitely SNMP. That protocol has way too many vulnerabilities, especially in a DMZ environment. I've seen way too many breaches caused by misconfigured SNMP.
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Suzi
11 months ago
I disagree, I believe the answer is A) Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP).
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Norah
11 months ago
I think the answer is C) Telnet.
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