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GIAC GCIA Exam - Topic 8 Question 43 Discussion

Actual exam question for GIAC's GCIA exam
Question #: 43
Topic #: 8
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You work as a Network Administrator for Tech2tech Inc. You have configured a network-based IDS for your company.

You have physically installed sensors at all key positions throughout the network such that they all report to the command console.

What will be the key functions of the sensors in such a physical layout?

Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.

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Suggested Answer: B

by Gussie at Apr 22, 2024, 03:53 AM

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Eleonore
3 months ago
Agreed, B is crucial for alerts on intrusions!
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Lemuel
3 months ago
Wait, can sensors really analyze for known signatures? Sounds too advanced!
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Veronika
3 months ago
I thought they also collect data from web servers? D might be valid.
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Vivan
4 months ago
A is not really a function of IDS sensors, right?
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Kasandra
4 months ago
Definitely B and C! Those are key functions.
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Corrinne
4 months ago
I feel like option D could be relevant since sensors might need to monitor web traffic, but I can't recall if that's their main function.
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Carli
4 months ago
Collecting data from operating system logs seems more like a function of a SIEM system, not the sensors themselves. So I’m hesitant about option A.
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Kaitlyn
4 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I think sensors might also analyze for known signatures, which sounds like option C.
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Bernadine
5 months ago
I remember that sensors are primarily used for detecting intrusions, so I think option B is definitely one of the key functions.
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Reiko
5 months ago
This question seems focused on the specific capabilities of the network-based IDS sensors. I'll need to think about the typical roles and responsibilities of these sensors to identify the key functions. Detecting intrusions and notifying the console are definitely important, but I'll double-check the other options as well.
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Ricki
5 months ago
I'm a little confused about the difference between collecting data from operating system logs and web servers. Are both of those valid functions for the sensors? I'll need to review the question carefully to make sure I understand the requirements.
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King
5 months ago
Okay, let's see. The sensors are installed throughout the network and report to a central console, so they must be responsible for detecting intrusions and alerting the console. Analyzing for known signatures also seems like a key function. I'll select those options.
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Mira
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know the sensors are used to monitor the network, but I'm not sure if they collect data from operating system logs or web servers. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Diane
5 months ago
This seems like a straightforward question about the key functions of network-based IDS sensors. I'm confident I can identify the correct answers.
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Lashaunda
5 months ago
Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'll need to carefully review the answer choices and think through what an "optimized state" would look like for operational processes.
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Harley
5 months ago
Okay, let me think this through. If the application loops back to the Get Transaction Item state, then the Process Transaction state should have completed successfully, so I'll go with option C.
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Dominic
5 months ago
I think contacting individuals responsible for the correction sounds acceptable, but I'm not confident. Similar questions had me second-guessing the direct approach.
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Holley
5 months ago
Okay, let me break this down. ERC20 tokens are interchangeable, like regular currency. ERC721 tokens are one-of-a-kind, like digital collectibles. I think I've got the difference now.
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Freeman
10 months ago
The sensors need to collect data from the entire network, including web servers, to get a comprehensive view. But the most important thing is that they identify and alert on any potential intrusions. That's why B) and C) are the correct answers.
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Sylvie
9 months ago
D) To collect data from Web servers
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Ruthann
9 months ago
C) To analyze for known signatures
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Myra
10 months ago
B) To notify the console with an alert if any intrusion is detected
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Madonna
10 months ago
A) To collect data from operating system logs
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Dawne
10 months ago
Wait, where's the option for the sensors to make me a sandwich? That's a critical function, if you ask me. *chuckles* But seriously, B) and C) are the key functions here.
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Maryanne
10 months ago
This is a classic case of trying to trick the exam takers. The correct answers are clearly B) and C). Any network admin worth their salt knows that's the core of a network-based IDS.
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Denise
10 months ago
C) To analyze for known signatures
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Raylene
10 months ago
B) To notify the console with an alert if any intrusion is detected
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Maybelle
10 months ago
Hmm, I'd say all of the above are correct. The sensors need to collect data from various sources, analyze for known threats, and alert the console. That's how a robust network-based IDS works.
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Mariko
11 months ago
The key functions of the sensors are definitely B) and C). Collecting data from OS logs and web servers won't give you a complete picture of network intrusions. The sensors need to analyze for known signatures and notify the console if any intrusion is detected.
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Belen
9 months ago
A) To collect data from operating system logs
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Theola
9 months ago
I agree, those are the key functions of the sensors in this setup.
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Sue
9 months ago
C) To analyze for known signatures
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Shalon
10 months ago
B) To notify the console with an alert if any intrusion is detected
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Ivan
11 months ago
I believe the sensors should also collect data from Web servers to have a comprehensive view of the network activity.
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Leota
11 months ago
I agree with Ranee. The sensors need to perform all those functions to ensure the network security is maintained.
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Ranee
11 months ago
I think the key functions of the sensors would be to collect data from operating system logs, notify the console with an alert if any intrusion is detected, and analyze for known signatures.
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