GIAC GISP Exam - Topic 3 Question 41 Discussion

Actual exam question for GIAC's GISP exam

Question #: 41
Topic #: 3

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Against which of the following does SSH provide protection?

Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose two.

ADoS attack

BPassword sniffing

CBroadcast storm

DIP spoofing

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Suggested Answer: D

by Karan at Feb 12, 2024, 01:16 AM

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Elfrieda

2 months ago

Yup, password sniffing is a big one!

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Nicolette

2 months ago

Wait, does SSH really help with IP spoofing? I thought it was more about encryption.

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Micheal

2 months ago

SSH is great for securing passwords, but it won't stop a broadcast storm.

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Yoko

3 months ago

SSH protects against password sniffing for sure.

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Ettie

3 months ago

Definitely agree, but not so sure about DoS attacks.

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Mickie

3 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

3 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

4 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

4 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

4 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

4 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

4 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

5 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

5 months 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

5 months 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

5 months 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

5 months 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

5 months 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

10 months 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

9 months ago

B) Password sniffing

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Lai

10 months ago

A) DoS attack

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Adela

10 months 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

9 months ago

It's crucial to choose B and D to ensure security with SSH.

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Tonette

9 months ago

B and D are the most important protections provided by SSH.

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Justine

9 months ago

Definitely, SSH is essential for preventing password sniffing and IP spoofing.

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Azalee

10 months ago

I agree, B and D are the correct choices for protection against SSH.

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Lorriane

10 months 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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