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GIAC GCIA Exam - Topic 8 Question 34 Discussion

Actual exam question for GIAC's GCIA exam
Question #: 34
Topic #: 8
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Which of the following algorithms is used as a default algorithm for ESP extension header in IPv6?

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Suggested Answer: B

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Shakira
3 months ago
I agree, CBC seems most likely!
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Wilson
3 months ago
Wait, is it really one of these?
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Karma
3 months ago
Pretty sure it's PCBC mode.
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Alberto
4 months ago
I think it's CBC mode, right?
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Lashunda
4 months ago
It's definitely not ECB mode.
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Major
4 months ago
I have a vague memory of ECB being less secure, but I can't remember if it was mentioned in the context of IPv6.
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Stephaine
4 months ago
I practiced a similar question about encryption modes, and I think CBC was the most common one discussed for these types of headers.
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Marylin
4 months ago
I remember studying the different modes, and I feel like PCBC was mentioned, but I can't recall if it's actually used for ESP.
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Carin
5 months ago
I think the default algorithm for ESP in IPv6 is related to CBC mode, but I'm not entirely sure if it's the right choice.
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Marg
5 months ago
Okay, let me think this through step-by-step. The question is asking about the default algorithm for the ESP extension header in IPv6. I believe the ESP header is used for encryption and integrity protection, so the answer is likely one of the common block cipher modes. I'm going to go with C, Cipher Feedback (CFB) Mode.
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Scot
5 months ago
Ugh, I'm drawing a blank on this one. I know we covered IPv6 in the networking module, but I can't remember the specifics about the ESP extension header. I'll have to guess and hope for the best.
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Ronnie
5 months ago
Hmm, I think I remember learning about this in class. Let me see if I can recall the details. I'm pretty confident the answer is B, Cipher Block Chaining (CBC) Mode.
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Felix
5 months ago
This is a tricky one. I'm not entirely sure about the default algorithm for the ESP extension header in IPv6. I'll need to think this through carefully.
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Lenna
5 months ago
I'm a bit confused on the differences between the answer choices. How would a company with outsourced IT support be more or less interested in PaaS compared to the other options? I'll have to re-read the question and think it through.
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Terrilyn
5 months ago
This looks like a pretty straightforward question about the default alerts displayed in the Alert Console. I'll carefully read through the options and think about what the key differences are between them.
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Wilda
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused about the difference between high availability and disaster recovery. I'll need to review those concepts before I can confidently answer this.
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