GIAC Exam GSLC Topic 1 Question 53 Discussion

Actual exam question for GIAC's GSLC exam

Question #: 53
Topic #: 1

Jacob is worried about sniffing attacks and wants to protect his SMTP transmissions from this attack. What can he do to accomplish this?

AUse an SSL certificate.

BUse a proxy server.

CUse EFS.

DUse a firewall.

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by Mireya at Aug 06, 2024, 11:43 PM

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Junita

5 months ago

I'm feeling a bit sleepy just reading these options. SSL is the only one that's truly going to keep Jacob's SMTP safe and sound.

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Lisha

4 months ago

I agree, SSL is the best option to keep Jacob's transmissions secure.

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Pearly

4 months ago

SSL is definitely the way to go for protecting SMTP.

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Carmen

4 months ago

I agree, SSL is the best option to keep sniffing attacks at bay.

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Elli

4 months ago

SSL is definitely the way to go for protecting SMTP.

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Beatriz

5 months ago

Yes, a firewall can block unauthorized access to the network.

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Earleen

5 months ago

A firewall? Haha, that's about as useful as a chocolate teapot for protecting against sniffing attacks. SSL is the way to go, my dude.

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Aileen

4 months ago

Using a firewall won't do much to protect against sniffing attacks, SSL is the way to go.

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Chuck

4 months ago

I agree, SSL encryption will keep your SMTP transmissions secure.

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Tegan

4 months ago

SSL is definitely the best option for protecting against sniffing attacks.

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Tennie

5 months ago

But wouldn't using a firewall also help protect against sniffing attacks?

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Reuben

5 months ago

I agree with Kara, SSL certificate encrypts the data.

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Jannette

5 months ago

EFS? What is this, the Stone Age? SSL is the industry standard for SMTP security these days.

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Darrel

5 months ago

A proxy server? Really? That's like trying to fix a leaky faucet with duct tape. SSL is the obvious answer here.

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Jettie

4 months ago

A firewall could also help in protecting SMTP transmissions from sniffing attacks.

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Nohemi

4 months ago

Using a proxy server might not be the best solution for this type of security concern.

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Viki

4 months ago

I agree, SSL is the most secure option to protect against sniffing attacks.

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Nguyet

5 months ago

SSL is definitely the way to go. It encrypts the data being transmitted.

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Evelynn

6 months ago

SSL certificate all the way! That's the best way to secure SMTP transmissions against sniffing attacks.

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Lajuana

5 months ago

Firewalls can also help protect against sniffing attacks by filtering incoming and outgoing traffic.

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Angelica

5 months ago

D) Use a firewall.

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Yolando

5 months ago

SSL certificates encrypt the data, making it secure from sniffing attacks.

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Reita

5 months ago

A) Use an SSL certificate.

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Kara

6 months ago

I think Jacob should use an SSL certificate.

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