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You work as a Security Professional for PassGuide Inc. The company has a Linux-based network. You want to analyze the network traffic with Snort. You run the following command:
snort -v -i eth 0
Which of the following information will you get using the above command?
Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.
Suggested Answer: B
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36 comments · newest first
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Selma
10 months ago
Agreed, just basic stats and no detailed info like that.
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Gladys
11 months ago
Definitely no date stamp on the packets with that command.
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Sanda
11 months ago
Wait, does it really show application layer data? I'm not so sure.
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Catalina
11 months ago
I think you also see the number of packets received and dropped.
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Michel
11 months ago
You'll get protocol statistics for sure.
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Tatum
11 months ago
I definitely recall that application layer data isn't shown with this command. It's more about the lower layers, right?
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Queenie
12 months ago
I feel like the date stamp on the packets might not be included with just the -v option. It seems like it would need more detail.
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Lon
12 months ago
I remember practicing a similar question, and I think it was about packet counts. So, maybe the number of packets received and dropped is correct?
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Hollis
12 months ago
I think the command will give us protocol statistics, but I'm not entirely sure about the other options.
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Lynelle
12 months ago
This is a good opportunity to demonstrate my Snort knowledge. I know the -v option gives me verbose output, which includes protocol statistics and packet counts. The -i option specifies the interface to monitor, so I'll get information on the packets received and dropped. I feel confident I can nail this question.
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Mireya
12 months ago
Okay, let's see here. The -v option will give me verbose output, which should include protocol statistics and packet counts. The -i option specifies the interface to monitor, so I'll get data on the packets received and dropped on that interface. I think I've got a good handle on this.
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Aretha
12 months ago
Hmm, I'm not too sure about this one. I know Snort is a network intrusion detection system, but I'm not super confident in my ability to interpret the output of the command. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Bong
1 year ago
This looks like a pretty straightforward Snort question. I'm familiar with the -v and -i options, so I think I can handle this one.
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Carmelina
1 year ago
I'm a little confused by the wording of the question. Does it want me to list all the information that the command will provide, or just the specific items that are mentioned as answer choices? I want to make sure I understand exactly what they're looking for.
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Gretchen
1 year ago
This is a tricky one, but I'm pretty sure password spraying is the right answer. That technique is specifically designed to avoid account lockouts when you have a list of usernames to try.
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Terrilyn
1 year ago
This seems pretty straightforward. I'm pretty sure Toprol and generic metoprolol are both beta blockers that could be substituted for Lopressor.
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Cyndy
1 year ago
This is great, I can use this command to troubleshoot any network issues. Although, I do wish there was a way to get the packets in real-time, like a live feed or something.
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Ahmad
1 year ago
User1: Yeah, it's really helpful for troubleshooting network issues.
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Bambi
1 year ago
User2: You can also see the number of packets received and dropped.
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Denae
1 year ago
User1: You can get protocol statistics with that command.
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Merilyn
1 year ago
Oh, the date stamp on the packets is useful too! I can analyze the traffic patterns over time with that data.
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Loren
1 year ago
C) Number of packets received and dropped
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Magda
1 year ago
B) Date stamp on the packets
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Alison
1 year ago
A) Protocol statistics
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Florinda
1 year ago
Hmm, I was expecting the command to show the application layer data as well. Guess I'll have to dig deeper to get that information.
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Fernanda
1 year ago
User 3: Maybe we need to use additional options or filters to get the application layer data.
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Helene
1 year ago
User 2: Yes, I used -v and -i eth 0. But it seems like it doesn't show application layer data.
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Patti
1 year ago
User 1: Did you run the snort command with the correct options?
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Alpha
2 years ago
The command gives me protocol statistics and the number of packets received and dropped. Nice, I can get a good overview of the network traffic using this.
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Miles
1 year ago
User1: It's a great tool for monitoring network activity.
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Jenifer
1 year ago
User3: I didn't know it could provide that much information.
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Kathrine
1 year ago
User2: Yes, it gives protocol statistics and the number of packets received and dropped.
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Aja
1 year ago
User1: That command is really useful for analyzing network traffic.
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Flo
2 years ago
I'm not sure about the date stamp on the packets. Can anyone confirm if that information is included in the output?
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Ty
2 years ago
I agree with Nikita. It should also provide application layer data.
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Nikita
2 years ago
I think the command will give us protocol statistics and number of packets received and dropped.