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GIAC GCIH Exam - Topic 4 Question 48 Discussion

Actual exam question for GIAC's GCIH exam
Question #: 48
Topic #: 4
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Against which of the following does SSH provide protection?

Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose two.

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Suggested Answer: B, C

by Marylou at Nov 20, 2025, 08:20 AM

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Earlean
2 months ago
Right, SSH is more about securing connections, not preventing DoS.
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Sheridan
2 months ago
I feel like DoS attacks are not really covered by SSH.
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Catrice
2 months ago
SSH encrypts data, so it helps with that too.
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Earnestine
2 months ago
I agree, but what about IP spoofing?
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Judy
2 months ago
Definitely! Password sniffing is a big risk.
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Rosann
2 months ago
Definitely agree on password sniffing, but not so sure about the others.
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Lili
3 months ago
Surprised that people think SSH can handle broadcast storms!
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Skye
3 months ago
Nah, it doesn't really stop DoS attacks.
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Jesus
3 months ago
I think it also helps with IP spoofing.
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Benedict
4 months ago
SSH protects against password sniffing for sure.
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Carylon
4 months ago
C and B, easy peasy. Now, if only I could remember my own passwords...
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Werner
4 months ago
C and B, no doubt. SSH is the way to go for secure communication.
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Jacklyn
4 months ago
I'm going with C and B. Gotta keep those passwords safe, am I right?
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Rhea
4 months ago
Definitely C and B. I can't believe people still try to sniff passwords in this day and age.
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Barney
4 months ago
C and B are the correct answers. SSH provides protection against password sniffing and IP spoofing.
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Verdell
5 months ago
I don't think SSH protects against DoS attacks or broadcast storms, but I’m pretty confident about it securing against password sniffing.
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Susana
5 months ago
I think SSH definitely helps with password sniffing since it encrypts the data, but I'm not sure about the other options.
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Noah
5 months ago
Okay, I've got it. SSH provides protection against password sniffing and IP spoofing, since it encrypts the communication between the client and server. The other options don't seem directly related to SSH's security features.
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Misty
5 months ago
Hmm, this is a tricky one. I know SSH is used to establish a secure connection, so it must protect against password sniffing and IP spoofing. But I'm not sure about the other choices - I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Kanisha
5 months ago
I think SSH protects against password sniffing.
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Alfred
6 months ago
SSH is all about secure communication, so it makes sense that it would protect against things like password sniffing and IP spoofing. I'm not as confident about the other options, though.
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Aja
6 months ago
I’m a bit confused; I thought SSH could help with IP spoofing too, but I can't recall the details.
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Harrison
6 months ago
I remember practicing a question about SSH protecting against eavesdropping, which sounds similar to password sniffing.
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Marvel
6 months ago
Okay, let's see. SSH definitely provides protection against password sniffing, that's a no-brainer. I'm pretty sure it also helps with IP spoofing, but I'll have to double-check the other choices.
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Jonell
6 months ago
I think SSH protects against password sniffing and IP spoofing, but I'm not sure about the other options.
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Carlota
25 days ago
Right, it’s not designed for DoS or broadcast storms.
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Vicki
30 days ago
Not really, I think it’s more about securing data in transit.
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Mendy
1 month ago
What about DoS attacks? Does SSH help with those?
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Christiane
1 month ago
Yeah, IP spoofing too. Those are big threats.
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France
5 months ago
I agree, SSH definitely helps with password sniffing.
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