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EC-Council ICS-SCADA Exam - Topic 4 Question 46 Discussion

Which of the following is the stance on risk that by default allows traffic with a default permit approach?
D) Permissive
A) Paranoid
B) Prudent
C) Promiscuous

EC-Council ICS-SCADA Exam - Topic 4 Question 46 Discussion

Actual exam question for EC-Council's ICS-SCADA exam
Question #: 46
Topic #: 4
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Which of the following is the stance on risk that by default allows traffic with a default permit approach?

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Suggested Answer: D

In network security, the stance on managing and assessing risk can vary widely depending on the security policies of an organization.

A 'Permissive' stance, often referred to as a default permit approach, allows all traffic unless it has been specifically blocked. This approach can be easier to manage from a usability standpoint but is less secure as it potentially allows unwanted or malicious traffic unless explicitly filtered.

This is in contrast to a more restrictive policy, which denies all traffic unless it has been explicitly permitted, typically seen in more secure environments.

Reference

'Network Security Basics,' by Cisco Systems.

'Understanding Firewall Policies,' by Fortinet.


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Salley
7 hours ago
I think the answer is D) Permissive. It makes sense.
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Jamal
5 days ago
Right! It’s about trusting traffic unless proven otherwise.
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Eladia
11 days ago
Exactly! D) Permissive is all about allowing by default.
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Kenny
16 days ago
But B) Prudent implies a more careful approach, not default permit.
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Lezlie
21 days ago
I’m leaning towards B) Prudent. It’s safer to be cautious.
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Micaela
26 days ago
D) Permissive is definitely the right call. It’s about openness.
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Agustin
1 month ago
I feel like C) Promiscuous could fit too. But it’s not the best choice.
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Jamal
1 month ago
Yeah, I agree. Default permit means allowing traffic.
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Eladia
1 month ago
I think the answer is D) Permissive. It makes sense.
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Sharen
2 months ago
I’m surprised this is even a question!
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Yesenia
2 months ago
Wait, is it really that simple?
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Vincenza
2 months ago
Agreed, D) is the right choice!
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Theron
2 months ago
I thought it was C) Promiscuous.
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Farrah
2 months ago
Definitely D) Permissive!
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Ardella
2 months ago
I recall studying the different risk stances, and I think A) Paranoid is the opposite of what we're looking for. So, it must be D) Permissive, right?
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Dulce
3 months ago
I’m a bit confused. I thought the default permit stance was more about being cautious, but that doesn't seem to fit with the options.
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Laticia
3 months ago
I feel like I've seen a question like this before, and I think it was about how different stances handle traffic. Maybe it's C) Promiscuous?
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Vonda
3 months ago
I think the answer might be D) Permissive, but I'm not completely sure. I remember something about default permit being a more lenient approach.
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