Discuss WGU Cybersecurity Architecture And Engineering (D488) Exam Topic 2 Question 1

A security team is investigating multiple man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks that have taken place on the corporate network over the past few months. The team needs a solution that will ensure that data is not exposed if a man-in-the-middle attack occurs in the future.

AEnforcing password history

BEncrypting data

CEnsuring all users have complex passwords

DDisabling Wi-Fi connections

Suggested Answer: B

Data encryptionensures confidentiality and integrity even if communications are intercepted. If properly implemented (e.g., using TLS), encryption makes the payload unreadable to the attacker.

NIST SP 800-52 Rev. 2 (Guidelines for the Selection and Use of Transport Layer Security):

''Encryption technologies provide secure channels that resist interception and unauthorized access, which is essential in mitigating MITM attacks.''

Passwords and Wi-Fi controls support security, but encryption is thecoredefense against data leakage during interception.

WGU Course Alignment:

Domain:Cryptography

Topic:Apply encryption to secure data in transit and at rest

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30 comments · newest first

Vincenza 6 months ago

Encryption should be a priority. It adds a strong layer of security.

Nikita 6 months ago

Enforcing password history helps, but not enough for this issue.

Rory 6 months ago

Complex passwords are good, but they won't stop MITM attacks.

Reid 6 months ago

Disabling Wi-Fi connections seems extreme. We need wireless access.

Eleni 7 months ago

Agreed! Encryption makes it hard for attackers to read data.

Aaron 7 months ago

I think encrypting data is the best option. It protects sensitive info.

Martha 7 months ago

I doubt disabling Wi-Fi will solve MITM attacks effectively.

Sage 8 months ago

Wait, are we really still talking about password history?

Salina 8 months ago

Complex passwords help, but they aren't enough alone.

Anisha 8 months ago

Disabling Wi-Fi connections seems extreme.

Monte 8 months ago

Encrypting data is a must for security!

Jonell 8 months ago

Disabling Wi-Fi? What is this, the 90s? Encrypt your data, people!

Ling 8 months ago

Ensuring complex passwords? That's just security theater. Encrypting data is the only real solution.

Ashanti 9 months ago

Enforcing password history? That's not going to help with MITM attacks. Encrypting data is the correct answer.

Willis 9 months ago

Encrypting data is the way to go, that's the only way to protect against MITM attacks.

Yen 9 months ago

Disabling Wi-Fi connections seems extreme and not practical for a corporate environment. I wonder if there are better solutions like encryption.

Annelle 9 months ago

I think we practiced a similar question where encryption was highlighted as a key defense. It makes sense to use it here too.

Vonda 9 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure. Encrypting the data seems like the obvious choice, but disabling Wi-Fi could also work. I'll have to think this through carefully.

Gilma 9 months ago

Enforcing password history or ensuring complex passwords doesn't really address the MITM attack issue. I'd go with option B and encrypt the data.

Shawnda 10 months ago

Encrypting the data is definitely the way to go here. That will ensure the information stays protected even if an attacker intercepts it.

Tony 10 months ago

I remember we discussed how encryption is crucial in preventing data exposure during MITM attacks. So, I think option B might be the right choice.

Zita 10 months ago

Disabling Wi-Fi connections? Really? That's just going to inconvenience everyone. Encrypting data is the obvious choice here.

Raylene 10 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like enforcing password history doesn't really address the MITM issue directly. It seems more about user authentication.

Louvenia 11 months ago

I'm a bit confused on this one. Wouldn't disabling Wi-Fi connections be the most secure option to prevent MITM attacks?

Kiley 11 months ago

Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I think encrypting the data would be the best approach to prevent exposure in a MITM attack.

Karina 5 months ago

↳ replying to Kiley

Disabling Wi-Fi could limit exposure, but not practical.

Evangelina 5 months ago

↳ replying to Kiley

True, but encryption is more effective against MITM.

Iluminada 6 months ago

↳ replying to Kiley

But what about complex passwords? They help too.

Roxanne 6 months ago

↳ replying to Kiley

Definitely! It adds a strong layer of security.

Julian 10 months ago

↳ replying to Kiley

I agree, encrypting data is crucial.

WGU Cybersecurity Architecture and Engineering (D488) Exam - Topic 2 Question 1 Discussion