GIAC Exam GCIA 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.

ATo collect data from operating system logs

BTo notify the console with an alert if any intrusion is detected

CTo analyze for known signatures

DTo collect data from Web servers

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

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Freeman

2 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

28 days ago

D) To collect data from Web servers

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Ruthann

1 months ago

C) To analyze for known signatures

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Myra

2 months ago

B) To notify the console with an alert if any intrusion is detected

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Madonna

2 months ago

A) To collect data from operating system logs

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Dawne

2 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

2 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

2 months ago

C) To analyze for known signatures

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Raylene

2 months ago

B) To notify the console with an alert if any intrusion is detected

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Maybelle

2 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

2 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

26 days ago

A) To collect data from operating system logs

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Theola

27 days ago

I agree, those are the key functions of the sensors in this setup.

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Sue

1 months ago

C) To analyze for known signatures

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Shalon

2 months ago

B) To notify the console with an alert if any intrusion is detected

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Ivan

2 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

3 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

3 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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