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ISC2 ISSMP Exam - Topic 4 Question 57 Discussion

Actual exam question for ISC2's ISSMP exam
Question #: 57
Topic #: 4
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Which of the following signatures watches for the connection attempts to well-known, frequently attacked ports?

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Suggested Answer: A

Port signatures watch for connection attempts to well-known, frequently attacked ports. These type of signatures are used in Network-based ID systems, which involve looking at the packets on the network as they pass by some sensor. The packets are identified to be of interest if they match a signature.

Answer option D is incorrect. String signatures look for a text string that indicates a possible attack.

Answer option C is incorrect. Header signatures watch for dangerous or illogical combinations in packet headers.

Answer option B is incorrect. Digital signature is an authentication tool that is used to ensure the integrity and non-repudiation of a presentation. It is used to authenticate the presentation by using a cryptographic mechanism. The document for a digital signature can be a presentation, a message, or an email.


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Nakisha
4 months ago
I’m surprised this is even a question, it’s so basic!
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Werner
4 months ago
A is the right choice, no doubt about it!
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Maybelle
4 months ago
Wait, are we sure it's not C? Sounds plausible too.
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Frankie
4 months ago
I thought it was B at first, but A makes more sense.
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Bonita
4 months ago
Definitely A, port signatures are key for that!
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Rory
5 months ago
I’m leaning towards A as well, but I wonder if string signatures could also play a role in identifying traffic patterns.
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Claribel
5 months ago
This question feels familiar; I think we had a practice question that mentioned header condition signatures in a different context.
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Vincenza
5 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about digital signatures being more about data integrity than monitoring connections.
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Clay
5 months ago
I think it might be A, Port signatures, since they specifically deal with monitoring connection attempts on ports.
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Olive
5 months ago
This looks like a tricky question. I'll need to carefully review the subnet information and the different NAT options to determine the best solution.
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Tomas
5 months ago
This looks like a straightforward question about implementing a web-to-case feature. I'm pretty confident I can identify the right features to enable this.
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