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GIAC GCCC Exam - Topic 9 Question 49 Discussion

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Question #: 49
Topic #: 9

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Which of the following will decrease the likelihood of eavesdropping on a wireless network?

ABroadcasting in the 5Ghz frequency

BUsing Wired Equivalent Protocol (WEP)

CUsing EAP/TLS authentication and WPA2 with AES encryption

DPutting the wireless network on a separate VLAN

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Suggested Answer: C

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Gregoria

8 months ago

I thought 5GHz was just for speed, not security.

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Corinne

9 months ago

Totally agree with C, WPA2 is a must these days!

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Alease

9 months ago

D is a good idea, but it won't stop all eavesdropping.

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Nancey

9 months ago

A little surprised that WEP is still mentioned, it's pretty outdated.

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Marya

9 months ago

C is definitely the best choice for security!

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Long

9 months ago

I feel like putting the wireless network on a separate VLAN could add some security, but I’m not confident if it directly decreases eavesdropping risks.

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Valentine

10 months ago

Using EAP/TLS and WPA2 with AES sounds like a solid option to prevent eavesdropping, but I can't recall if it’s the only one that does.

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Maryrose

10 months ago

I remember practicing with questions about WEP, and I think it’s actually considered weak, so it might not be the best choice here.

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Darci

10 months ago

I think broadcasting in the 5GHz frequency might help, but I'm not entirely sure how much it affects eavesdropping.

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Gearldine

10 months ago

I'm feeling pretty confident about this one. The key is using the most secure authentication and encryption protocols, which is what option C describes. The other choices might provide some security benefits, but C is the clear winner in my opinion.

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Sarah

10 months ago

Okay, I think I've got it. C is the way to go - WPA2 with strong encryption like AES is the best way to secure a wireless network and prevent eavesdropping. The other options might help, but C is the most comprehensive solution.

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Muriel

10 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit confused on this one. I know WEP is outdated and not very secure, so I don't think B is the right answer. But I'm not sure if 5GHz or a separate VLAN would really prevent eavesdropping. I'll have to think this through carefully.

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Casie

10 months ago

I'm pretty sure the answer is C - using EAP/TLS authentication and WPA2 with AES encryption. That's the most secure option compared to the others.

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Paz

10 months ago

Okay, let me see if I can work this out. Type 1 LSAs are for intra-area routes, and Type 4 is for ASBR routers, so those don't seem right. Type 7 is for NSSA areas, which isn't the scenario described. I think the answer has to be Type 3 LSA, since that's used to advertise inter-area routes.

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Kami

10 months ago

Okay, let me think this through. The internal router in a firewall setup - that would be the one connecting the internal network to the firewall, right? I'm pretty sure the term for that is a "gateway router" or something similar.

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Esteban

10 months ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'm a bit unsure about how to properly incorporate the credit risk and counterparty default risk factors into the present value calculation. I'll need to review those sections of the question carefully.

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Iluminada

2 years ago

Haha, eavesdropping on a wireless network? That's so 90s. C) is the answer that'll make the hackers cry.

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Carmen

2 years ago

Definitely, that's the way to go to keep our network secure.

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Rodrigo

2 years ago

C) Using EAP/TLS authentication and WPA2 with AES encryption

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Cordell

2 years ago

A) 5GHz, huh? Well, if the bad guys are using a ham radio from the 1940s, maybe that'll work. C) is the real deal.

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Rochell

2 years ago

C) Using EAP/TLS authentication and WPA2 with AES encryption is the best option.

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Buck

2 years ago

B) Using Wired Equivalent Protocol (WEP) is not secure at all.

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Penney

2 years ago

A) 5GHz, huh? Well, if the bad guys are using a ham radio from the 1940s, maybe that'll work.

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Shad

2 years ago

D) Putting the wireless network on a separate VLAN? That's like building a moat around your moat. C) is the answer that'll keep the snoops at bay.

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Emmanuel

2 years ago

B) WEP? Really? That's like trying to secure your house with a paper clip. C) is the clear winner here.

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Viola

2 years ago

I agree with Pansy, C) is the best option because it provides strong security measures.

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Pamella

2 years ago

C) Using EAP/TLS authentication and WPA2 with AES encryption is the way to go. Eavesdropping is like trying to read a book in a foreign language - with the right encryption, it's just gibberish!

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Colby

2 years ago

C) Using EAP/TLS authentication and WPA2 with AES encryption is the best option.

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Kenneth

2 years ago

A) Broadcasting in the 5Ghz frequency

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Owen

2 years ago

D) Putting the wireless network on a separate VLAN

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Jina

2 years ago

C) Using EAP/TLS authentication and WPA2 with AES encryption is the way to go. Eavesdropping is like trying to read a book in a foreign language - with the right encryption, it's just gibberish!

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Asha

2 years ago

C) Using EAP/TLS authentication and WPA2 with AES encryption

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Genevieve

2 years ago

A) Broadcasting in the 5Ghz frequency

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Jesse

2 years ago

A) Broadcasting in the 5Ghz frequency

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Pansy

2 years ago

I think C) Using EAP/TLS authentication and WPA2 with AES encryption would decrease eavesdropping.

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