GIAC Exam GCIH Topic 2 Question 30 Discussion

Actual exam question for GIAC's GCIH exam

Question #: 30
Topic #: 2

Which of the following steps can be taken as countermeasures against sniffer attacks?

Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.

AUse encrypted protocols for all communications.

BUse switches instead of hubs since they switch communications, which means that information is
delivered only to the predefined host.

CUse tools such as StackGuard and Immunix System to avoid attacks.

DReduce the range of the network to avoid attacks into wireless networks.

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Suggested Answer: A, B, D

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Norah

4 months ago

Haha, C is like the weird uncle of the answer options. Let's just stick to the proven methods, shall we?

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Sabine

2 months ago

D) Reduce the range of the network to avoid attacks into wireless networks.

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Lakeesha

3 months ago

B) Use switches instead of hubs since they switch communications, which means that information is delivered only to the predefined host.

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Lorean

3 months ago

D) Reduce the range of the network to avoid attacks into wireless networks.

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Celestina

3 months ago

B) Use switches instead of hubs since they switch communications, which means that information is delivered only to the predefined host.

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Kris

3 months ago

A) Use encrypted protocols for all communications.

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Stephaine

3 months ago

A) Use encrypted protocols for all communications.

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Pamella

4 months ago

C? Really? StackGuard and Immunix? I think I'd rather just stick to the classic A and B. Why complicate things?

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Reiko

3 months ago

C) Use tools such as StackGuard and Immunix System to avoid attacks.

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Shalon

3 months ago

B) Use switches instead of hubs since they switch communications, which means that information is delivered only to the predefined host.

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Robt

4 months ago

A) Use encrypted protocols for all communications.

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Claribel

4 months ago

I agree with Michael, but D is also a good option. Reducing the wireless range can help prevent sniffer attacks. Gotta cover all the bases, you know?

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Earnestine

4 months ago

I also think reducing the range of the network can be effective in preventing attacks.

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Michael

4 months ago

A and B are definitely the way to go. Encrypted protocols and switches are the bread and butter of network security.

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Quentin

3 months ago

B) Use switches instead of hubs since they switch communications, which means that information is delivered only to the predefined host.

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Lino

3 months ago

A) Use encrypted protocols for all communications.

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Ettie

3 months ago

B) Use switches instead of hubs since they switch communications, which means that information is delivered only to the predefined host.

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Irma

4 months ago

A) Use encrypted protocols for all communications.

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Veda

4 months ago

I agree with Marg, encrypted protocols can help protect against sniffers.

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Marg

4 months ago

I think using encrypted protocols is a good countermeasure.

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