GIAC Exam GPEN Topic 7 Question 63 Discussion

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Question #: 63
Topic #: 7

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You work as a Network Administrator for Tech Perfect Inc. The company has a Windows Active Directory-based single domain single forest network. The functional level of the forest is Windows Server 2003. The company has recently provided laptops to its sales team members. You have configured access points in the network to enable a wireless network. The company's security policy states that all users using laptops must use smart cards for authentication. Which of the following authentication techniques will you use to implement the security policy of the company?

AIEEE 802.1X using EAP-TLS

BIEEE 802.1X using PEAP-MS-CHAP

CPre-shared key

DOpen system

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Suggested Answer: D

by Albina at Nov 16, 2024, 11:35 AM

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Catrice

3 months ago

I bet the sales team is already trying to sneak in with their 'I forgot my smart card' excuses. Nice try, but you're not fooling me!

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Malcom

3 months ago

Open system? Seriously? I'm pretty sure the janitor could hack into that network. Better go with the EAP-TLS, my dude.

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Latrice

1 months ago

Definitely, EAP-TLS provides a higher level of security for our network.

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Mozell

1 months ago

EAP-TLS is the best option for smart card authentication.

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Soledad

1 months ago

I agree, EAP-TLS is the way to go for better security.

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Reuben

2 months ago

Yeah, you're right. Open system is definitely not secure.

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Iola

3 months ago

Pre-shared key? Are you kidding me? That's like leaving the front door wide open. Time to dust off those smart cards, folks!

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Mitsue

1 months ago

Absolutely, smart cards are the way to go to ensure secure authentication.

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Novella

1 months ago

We should go with smart cards for authentication, like the security policy states.

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Tiera

1 months ago

Pre-shared key is definitely not secure enough for our network.

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Lou

1 months ago

D) Open system

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Dianne

1 months ago

C) Pre-shared key

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Iesha

2 months ago

B) IEEE 802.1X using PEAP-MS-CHAP

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Mitsue

2 months ago

A) IEEE 802.1X using EAP-TLS

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Isadora

3 months ago

IEEE 802.1X using EAP-TLS, of course! Anything less would be a security breach waiting to happen. This is a no-brainer.

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Glory

2 months ago

A) It's important to follow the company's security policy and ensure all users are using smart cards for authentication.

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Alyce

2 months ago

B) I agree, using smart cards with IEEE 802.1X using EAP-TLS is the most secure option.

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German

3 months ago

A) IEEE 802.1X using EAP-TLS is definitely the way to go for maximum security.

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Cherry

4 months ago

Ah, the good old smart card authentication. The company's security policy is right on the money - gotta keep those sales team members in check!

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Kenia

3 months ago

B) IEEE 802.1X using PEAP-MS-CHAP

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Elza

3 months ago

A) IEEE 802.1X using EAP-TLS

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Benedict

4 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think PEAP-MS-CHAP could also be a good option for smart card authentication.

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Tayna

4 months ago

I agree with Fidelia, EAP-TLS provides strong security for authentication.

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Fidelia

4 months ago

I think we should use IEEE 802.1X using EAP-TLS for smart card authentication.

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