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Eccouncil Exam ICS-SCADA Topic 2 Question 7 Discussion

Actual exam question for Eccouncil's ICS/SCADA Cyber Security exam
Question #: 7
Topic #: 2
[All ICS/SCADA Cyber Security Questions]

A Virtual Private Network (VPN) requires how many Security Associations?

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Suggested Answer: D

A Virtual Private Network (VPN) typically requires two Security Associations (SAs) for a secure communication session. One SA is used for inbound traffic, and the other for outbound traffic.

In the context of IPsec, which is often used to secure VPN connections, these two SAs facilitate the bidirectional secure exchange of packets in a VPN tunnel.

Each SA uniquely defines how traffic should be securely processed, including the encryption and authentication mechanisms. This ensures that data sent in one direction is handled independently from data sent in the opposite direction, maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of both communication streams.

Reference

'Understanding IPSec VPNs,' by Cisco Systems.

'IPsec Security Associations,' RFC 4301, Security Architecture for the Internet Protocol.


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Verdell
3 months ago
I'm just hoping the real answer isn't 5 - that would be a total VPN-nightmare!
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Theodora
2 months ago
D) 2
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Mari
2 months ago
C) 3
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Hester
2 months ago
B) 4
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Keva
2 months ago
A) 5
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Dannie
3 months ago
2 security associations, no doubt about it. Unless you're running a VPN through a lemon, then it's probably 3.
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Franklyn
3 months ago
B) 4
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Ivette
3 months ago
A) 5
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Aliza
3 months ago
Wait, is this a trick question? I'm going to go with 2 just to be safe.
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Lon
3 months ago
User 2: I'm going with 2, just to be safe.
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Jenise
3 months ago
User 1: I think it's 4.
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Dorian
4 months ago
Definitely 4 security associations, I remember learning that in my networking class. Easy peasy!
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Ronald
3 months ago
Yes, 4 security associations are required for a VPN.
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Fairy
3 months ago
I remember my professor mentioning that as well.
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Verda
3 months ago
I think it's 4 security associations too.
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Georgiana
4 months ago
I disagree, I believe the answer is D) 2 because VPN requires two Security Associations for communication.
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Cheryl
4 months ago
Hmm, I thought it was 3 but now I'm second-guessing myself. This VPN stuff can get a bit complex.
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Derrick
4 months ago
I think the answer is B) 4.
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Francesco
4 months ago
I'm pretty sure it's 2 security associations, that's the most basic setup for a VPN.
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German
3 months ago
Yes, you're correct. 2 security associations are usually needed for a VPN to function properly.
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Wilford
3 months ago
I think you're right, a VPN typically requires 2 security associations for a basic setup.
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Madonna
4 months ago
Yes, you're correct. A VPN typically requires 2 security associations for basic setup.
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Kara
4 months ago
Yes, you're correct. A VPN typically requires 2 security associations for basic setup.
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Dona
4 months ago
I think you're right, it's 2 security associations for a VPN.
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Kristal
4 months ago
I think you're right, it's 2 security associations for a VPN.
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