GIAC GSNA Exam - Topic 1 Question 65 Discussion

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Question #: 65
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You work as a Security Administrator in Tech Perfect Inc. The company has a TCP/IP based network. The network has a vast majority of Cisco Systems routers and Cisco network switches. You want to take a snapshot of the router running configuration and archive running configuration of the router to persistent storage. Which of the following steps will you take?

ASecure the boot configuration

BRestore an archived primary bootset

CVerify the security of the bootset

DEnable the image resilience

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Suggested Answer: A, B, C

A Cisco router can have multiple connections to networks. These connections are known as interfaces for Cisco Routers. For naming each interface, Cisco generally uses the type of interface as part of the name.

Following are some of the naming conventions of Cisco Router interfaces:

An Ethernet interface that is fast always starts with an F.

An interface connected to a serial connection always starts with an S.

An interface connected to an Ethernet segment of the network always starts with an E.

An interface connected to a Token Ring segment always starts with To.

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Tegan

3 months ago

Isn't securing the boot config just a precaution? Not the main step here.

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Milly

3 months ago

I thought enabling image resilience was more about recovery, not archiving.

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Dorothea

3 months ago

Wait, why would you restore a bootset when archiving?

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Catrice

4 months ago

Definitely going with option C, security is key!

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Howard

4 months ago

You need to archive the running config to persistent storage.

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Ronna

4 months ago

I feel like securing the boot configuration is crucial, but I’m uncertain if it’s the right step for taking a snapshot of the running config.

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Asha

4 months ago

I think enabling image resilience was mentioned in our last session, but I can't recall if it's directly related to archiving the running config.

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Luisa

4 months ago

This question feels similar to one we practiced about backing up configurations. I think we might need to verify something first before archiving.

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Dyan

5 months ago

I remember we discussed the importance of securing configurations, but I'm not sure if that's the main focus here.

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Sharee

5 months ago

Ah, I see now. The key here is to verify the security of the bootset to make sure the running configuration is properly archived. That's the best approach for this scenario.

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Lorrie

5 months ago

I'm a bit confused. Restoring an archived primary bootset doesn't seem to be the right solution for this task. I think I need to focus on verifying the security of the bootset to ensure the configuration is properly archived.

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Emmanuel

5 months ago

Okay, let me think this through. I need to take a snapshot of the router's running configuration and archive it. I guess the best way to do that would be to enable the image resilience feature.

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Rozella

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure about that. Securing the boot config doesn't seem to be the right approach here. I think I need to look into verifying the security of the bootset instead.

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Izetta

5 months ago

This seems pretty straightforward. I'd start by securing the boot configuration to ensure the router's integrity.

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Graciela

9 months ago

A) Secure the boot configuration - that's the way to go, my friend. Wouldn't want any of those pesky hackers messing with my router's boot process, now would we?

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Sherell

8 months ago

C) Verify the security of the bootset - Yes, it's important to confirm that the bootset is secure before archiving the running configuration.

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Jacquelyne

8 months ago

A) Secure the boot configuration - Exactly, it's the first step in ensuring the security of the router's configuration.

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Paz

8 months ago

B) Restore an archived primary bootset - That's not necessary for taking a snapshot of the running configuration.

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Nadine

8 months ago

A) Secure the boot configuration - Absolutely, it's crucial to protect the boot process from unauthorized access.

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Elizabeth

10 months ago

I'm gonna have to go with A) Secure the boot configuration. Restoring an archived primary bootset? Sounds like more work than just securing the boot config and calling it a day.

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Carisa

8 months ago

A) Secure the boot configuration

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Mertie

9 months ago

B) Restore an archived primary bootset

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Veronica

9 months ago

A) Secure the boot configuration

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Wilda

10 months ago

As a security admin, I'd definitely choose A) Secure the boot configuration. Gotta make sure that boot process is locked down tight, you know? Can't have any funny business happening there.

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Beth

9 months ago

User 3: It's a basic but essential step to protect the network from potential threats.

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Vallie

9 months ago

User 2: Definitely, we need to make sure unauthorized changes can't be made to the boot process.

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Jenelle

10 months ago

User 1: I agree, securing the boot configuration is crucial for network security.

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Jutta

10 months ago

I'd go with A) Secure the boot configuration. Verifying the security of the bootset and enabling image resilience don't seem directly relevant to the task of archiving the running configuration.

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Marti

9 months ago

It's important to focus on the specific task at hand when dealing with network configurations.

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Long

9 months ago

I agree, A) Secure the boot configuration is the most relevant step for this task.

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Margery

10 months ago

C) Verify the security of the bootset and D) Enable the image resilience are important for overall network security, but not directly related to archiving the running configuration.

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Norah

10 months ago

A) Secure the boot configuration is the correct step to take in order to archive the running configuration.

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Ruthann

10 months ago

I think the correct answer is A) Secure the boot configuration. Archiving the running configuration is a common practice to ensure network devices can be easily restored.

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