GIAC Exam GPEN Topic 4 Question 41 Discussion

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Question #: 41
Topic #: 4

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Which of the following attacks can be overcome by applying cryptography?

AWeb ripping

BDoS

CSniffing

DBuffer overflow

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Suggested Answer: A

by Reita at Feb 11, 2024, 11:58 PM

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Elise

7 days ago

But what about DoS attacks? Can cryptography also help prevent those?

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Merlyn

8 days ago

Cryptography can definitely protect against sniffing attacks, but I'm not sure it's the best defense against buffer overflows. Those require more low-level security controls.

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Keneth

9 days ago

I agree with Lauran, cryptography can protect against sniffing attacks.

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Lauran

17 days ago

I think applying cryptography can help overcome sniffing.

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