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HPE6-A85 Exam - Topic 3 Question 52 Discussion

What is the recommended approach for handling A hacker has altered a user's 3-Way Handshake in order to gain ac?
D) This approach improves system reliability
A) The switch with the lower MAC address will discard on one port, while the switch with the higher MAC address will forward on both ports
B) Spanning-Tree block state is preventing the Core uplink from having connectivity to the edge
C) The switch with the lower MAC address will forward on both ports, while the switch with the higher MAC address will discard on one port

HPE6-A85 Exam - Topic 3 Question 52 Discussion

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Question #: 52
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What is the recommended approach for handling A hacker has altered a user's 3-Way Handshake in order to gain ac?

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Suggested Answer: D

A stateful firewall would intelligently deny traffic from a hacker attempting to alter a user's 3-Way Handshake to gain access to their session. Stateful firewalls keep track of the state of active connections and can recognize if an incoming packet is part of an established session. This allows them to detect and block unauthorized access attempts that do not match the known state of a connection.


by Coletta at Jan 22, 2026, 06:29 PM

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Reita
5 days ago
Definitely! Quick response can minimize damage.
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Josephine
10 days ago
Also, monitoring network traffic helps detect anomalies.
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Dorcas
16 days ago
Agreed! Encryption can protect data during transmission.
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Stefan
2 months ago
I think the best approach is to implement strong encryption.
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Devorah
2 months ago
Not sure if that's enough, though. What about intrusion detection?
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Anthony
2 months ago
I think firewalls can help prevent this too.
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Benedict
3 months ago
Wait, can hackers really alter the handshake? Sounds wild.
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Belen
3 months ago
Totally agree, encryption is key!
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In
3 months ago
Always use encryption to secure your connections.
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Lorean
3 months ago
Ah, the classic 3-Way Handshake hack. I bet the hacker is feeling pretty clever right now.
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Herschel
3 months ago
Wait, what's a 3-Way Handshake? Is that like a secret handshake or something?
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Sabra
3 months ago
Hmm, I'd say the best way is to call the IT department and let them handle it. They're the experts, after all.
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Arlie
4 months ago
I think we should just unplug the router and start over. That'll fix it, right?
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Elfriede
4 months ago
The recommended approach is to use a strong encryption algorithm to secure the 3-Way Handshake.
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Glenn
4 months ago
If I remember correctly, it might be important to reset the connection and analyze logs to see how the hacker gained access.
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Floyd
5 months ago
I feel like the answer involves monitoring traffic for anomalies, but I can't recall the specific steps to take after detecting an alteration.
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Laticia
5 months ago
I remember practicing a similar question about network security protocols. I think the key is to implement proper authentication methods to prevent such attacks.
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Lettie
5 months ago
I think the 3-Way Handshake is crucial for establishing a TCP connection, but I'm not entirely sure how to respond to a hacker altering it.
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Reita
5 months ago
I'm a bit confused by this question. How exactly would a hacker alter the 3-Way Handshake? I'll need to research that attack vector first before I can recommend a good approach. Hopefully I can figure it out in time.
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Laila
5 months ago
Okay, I think I know how to handle this. The key is to focus on securing the handshake process, maybe using things like certificates or session IDs. I'll outline a step-by-step plan to prevent the hacker from gaining access.
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Annabelle
6 months ago
Ugh, I'm not totally sure how to approach this. The 3-Way Handshake is important for establishing a connection, but I'm not familiar with how a hacker could alter it. I'll need to review my networking notes carefully.
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Gearldine
6 months ago
Hmm, this seems like a tricky security question. I'd start by reviewing the 3-Way Handshake process and how it can be vulnerable to attacks. Then I'd consider different mitigation strategies, like encryption or authentication techniques.
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Dominga
24 minutes ago
I agree, understanding the handshake is crucial.
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