LPI Exam 202-450 Topic 5 Question 16 Discussion

Actual exam question for LPI's 202-450 exam

Question #: 16
Topic #: 5

Using its standard configuration, how does fail2ban block offending SSH clients?

ABy rejecting connections due to its role as a proxy in front of SSHD.

BBy modifying and adjusting the SSHD configuration.

CBy creating and maintaining netfilter rules.

DBy creating null routes that drop any answer packets sent to the client.

EBy modifying and adjusting the TCP Wrapper configuration for SSHD.

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Suggested Answer: B

by Brandon at May 06, 2022, 02:21 PM

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5 months ago

fail2ban doesn't change configuration, it uses iptables or some script on behalf of iptables, so C is the correct answer

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