Discuss GIAC GPEN Exam Topic 1 Question 22

Victor wants to use Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC) to establish a wireless network connection using his computer running on Windows XP operating system. Which of the following are the most likely threats to his computer?

Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose two.

AAttacker can use the Ping Flood DoS attack if WZC is used.

BAttacker by creating a fake wireless network with high power antenna cause Victor's computer to associate with his network to gain access.

CInformation of probing for networks can be viewed using a wireless analyzer and may be used to gain access.

DIt will not allow the configuration of encryption and MAC filtering. Sending information is not secure on wireless network.

Suggested Answer: B, C

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13 comments · newest first

Carmelina 12 months ago

Yeah, fake networks are super common these days, watch out!

Graciela 1 year ago

A is a bit of a stretch, not sure about that one.

Jerilyn 1 year ago

Wait, can WZC really be that insecure? Sounds sketchy!

Tamala 1 year ago

I think D is also a valid concern, encryption is crucial.

Tawanna 1 year ago

Definitely B and C, those are big threats!

Salome 1 year ago

I'm a bit confused about option A. I don't remember if WZC specifically makes systems vulnerable to DoS attacks.

Mammie 1 year ago

I practiced a question similar to this, and I think D is also a valid threat because unsecured networks can lead to data exposure.

Carmelina 1 year ago

I think option C is definitely a concern since probing can expose information. I just can't recall if the Ping Flood is relevant here.

Carlee 1 year ago

I remember studying about how fake networks can trick devices into connecting, so option B seems likely. But I'm not sure if that's the only threat.

Bok 1 year ago

I'm a bit confused on this one. I know Splunk can handle various character encodings, but I'm not sure what the default is. I'll have to make an educated guess.

Geoffrey 1 year ago

I'm a little stuck on this one. The options don't seem to directly match the concepts of quality management that we covered. I'll have to review my notes and see if I can figure out the key differences.

Margart 1 year ago

I'm a little confused by the wording of this question. Is it asking about the overall valuation approach, or a specific method within that approach? I'll need to re-read it carefully and make sure I understand the nuance before answering.

Michel 1 year ago

Okay, let's see. The notes need to be visible to other team members, so I'm thinking option C might be the best choice - placing the notes before the first line of code with a blank line in between.

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