Exam 14: Network Security

A computer program that can infect a computer without the knowledge or permission of the user is a(n)____.

An effective security policy implements multiple layers of security.

____________________ is the process by which users verify to a server that they are who they say they are.

____ is an industry-standard protocol that simply provides authentication service.

The ____ protocol is governed by RFC 2865 and can be used with cross-platform integration.

____ is a suite of protocols, accepted as an industry standard, which provides secure data transmission over layer 3 of the OSI model.

Briefly explain encryption at the network level.

A ____ virus is so named because it attempts to hide itself from detection.

What are the goals of a security policy?

____________________ refers to malicious programs that have many different capabilities. Some might do something relatively harmless, such as opening files on a CD-ROM; others might be extremely destructive, perhaps destroying all of the data on a computer.

The ____ is the least protective of the four firewall topologies.

Why is it important to have a patch management program?

Briefly describe a Virtual Private Network (VPN)?

____ is a means of encrypting a session between two hosts through the use of digital certificates, which are based on asymmetric key encryption.

Describe the two IPSec protocols that have been developed to provide packet-level security.

When a user opens an infected application file or document, a(n) ____ attaches itself to the application and infects other files accessed by the same application.

The ____ firewall topology consists of a packet filtering router that forwards all incoming packets to the firewall software on a bastion host.

In network security, a(n) ____________________ is an official approval that allows a user to access a specific network resource.

Briefly explain how to protect an organization's hardware.

A ____ VPN allows designated users to have access to the corporate network from remote locations.