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Against which of the following does SSH provide protection?
Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose two.
Suggested Answer: D
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36 comments · newest first
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Elfrieda
9 months ago
Yup, password sniffing is a big one!
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Nicolette
10 months ago
Wait, does SSH really help with IP spoofing? I thought it was more about encryption.
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Micheal
10 months ago
SSH is great for securing passwords, but it won't stop a broadcast storm.
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Yoko
10 months ago
SSH protects against password sniffing for sure.
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Ettie
10 months ago
Definitely agree, but not so sure about DoS attacks.
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Mickie
11 months ago
SSH is all about encryption and authentication, so it's got to protect against password sniffing and IP spoofing. Those seem like the obvious choices here.
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Weldon
11 months ago
I remember learning about SSH in class, but I'm drawing a blank on the exact security features. I'll have to review my notes before answering this one.
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Julio
11 months ago
Okay, let's see. SSH is designed to prevent unauthorized access, so it must protect against things like DoS attacks and password sniffing. I'll go with those two options.
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Carmelina
11 months ago
Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. I know SSH is for secure remote access, but I'm not confident about the specific threats it protects against. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Dominque
11 months ago
This one seems straightforward. SSH is all about secure communication, so I'd guess it protects against password sniffing and IP spoofing.
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Audry
12 months ago
I’m a bit confused. I thought SSH could help with DoS attacks somehow, but now I’m not so sure. I know it protects against password sniffing, though!
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Edwin
12 months ago
I feel like SSH might not really protect against DoS attacks since it's more about encryption. I’m leaning towards password sniffing and IP spoofing.
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Curtis
12 months ago
I practiced a similar question last week, and I think SSH definitely helps with IP spoofing. But I'm not completely confident about DoS attacks.
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Roxanne
1 year ago
I remember SSH is mainly about securing connections, so I think it protects against password sniffing for sure. Not so sure about the other options though.
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Aleisha
1 year ago
Okay, I think I've got this. I'll use the Sort Sheets feature, select the alpha sort, and then adjust the order to put the "$5,000 Donors" sheet first.
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Tenesha
1 year ago
This seems like a straightforward question about internal audit supervision. I'll focus on the key elements like review of workpapers, progress reports, and communication with management.
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Herminia
1 year ago
A-rated, that's gotta be it. The question is asking for the rating with no security controls, and A-rated is the lowest level, so that makes sense.
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Velda
1 year ago
I think the answer is /etc/nologin, since that file is used to prevent non-root users from logging in.
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Isadora
1 year ago
I was wondering if they'd throw in something completely irrelevant, like 'preventing meteor strikes.' Glad they stuck to actual security concerns we'd use SSH for.
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Mertie
1 year ago
B) Password sniffing
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Lai
1 year ago
A) DoS attack
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Adela
1 year ago
B and D are the obvious choices here. SSH is all about keeping your data and connections safe from prying eyes. Can't go wrong with those answers.
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Albert
1 year ago
It's crucial to choose B and D to ensure security with SSH.
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Tonette
1 year ago
B and D are the most important protections provided by SSH.
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Justine
1 year ago
Definitely, SSH is essential for preventing password sniffing and IP spoofing.
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Azalee
1 year ago
I agree, B and D are the correct choices for protection against SSH.
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Lorriane
1 year ago
Haha, I bet the test writer was trying to trick us with that broadcast storm option. Nice try, but SSH is all about secure communication, not network congestion.
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Tequila
1 year ago
I was thinking DoS and broadcast storm too, but I guess those aren't the main use cases for SSH. Oh well, can't win 'em all.
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Golda
1 year ago
B) Password sniffing
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Denae
1 year ago
A) DoS attack
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Leatha
1 year ago
B) Password sniffing
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Aileen
1 year ago
A) DoS attack
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Cassie
1 year ago
SSH definitely protects against password sniffing and IP spoofing. That's a no-brainer!
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Ezekiel
2 years ago
I'm not sure about this. Can someone explain how SSH protects against DoS attacks and IP spoofing?
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Florinda
2 years ago
I agree with Charolette. SSH encrypts data to prevent DoS attacks and IP spoofing.
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Charolette
2 years ago
I think SSH provides protection against DoS attack and IP spoofing.