GIAC Exam GISF Topic 7 Question 70 Discussion

Actual exam question for GIAC's GISF exam

Question #: 70
Topic #: 7

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Which of the following tools is an open source network intrusion prevention and detection system that operates as a network sniffer?

AIPLog

BSnort

CTimbersee

DSwatch

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Suggested Answer: B

by Glenn at Apr 04, 2025, 12:45 PM

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3 months ago

If you don't know Snort, you might as well just hand in a blank exam. It's the tool that keeps network admins up at night, in a good way.

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Laurel

3 months ago

C) Timbersee

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Maurine

3 months ago

B) Snort

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Magnolia

3 months ago

A) IPLog

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Nada

3 months ago

Timbersee? Really? I haven't even heard of that one. Snort is the obvious choice in my opinion.

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Marleen

3 months ago

Hmm, I'm torn between Snort and Swatch. Swatch looks pretty cool, but Snort is the more well-known option.

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Dorethea

2 months ago

Yeah, Snort is a solid choice for network intrusion prevention and detection.

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Wilda

2 months ago

I've heard good things about Swatch too, but Snort is definitely more popular.

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Raylene

2 months ago

I think Snort is the way to go, it's well-known for a reason.

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Tamar

3 months ago

I agree, Snort is the way to go. It's like the Swiss army knife of network security tools.

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Hassie

4 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think I've heard of Snort before. It sounds like the right answer.

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Desmond

4 months ago

Snort is definitely the answer here. It's the industry standard for network intrusion detection and prevention.

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Lavonda

2 months ago

Snort is the best option for network intrusion prevention and detection.

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Merissa

2 months ago

Snort is definitely the go-to choice for network security.

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Carlota

3 months ago

I've heard great things about Snort, it's very effective.

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My

3 months ago

Yes, Snort is the go-to choice for network security professionals.

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Meghann

3 months ago

I agree, Snort is widely used for network security.

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Dana

3 months ago

I agree, Snort is widely used and very effective.

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Lavonda

4 months ago

I agree with Mollie, Snort is an open source network intrusion prevention and detection system.

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Mollie

4 months ago

I think the answer is B) Snort.

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