GIAC Exam GSLC Topic 2 Question 42 Discussion

Actual exam question for GIAC's GSLC exam

Question #: 42
Topic #: 2

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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Suggested Answer: A

by Johnetta at Mar 15, 2024, 05:41 AM

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Bea

7 months ago

Yes, encrypting files with EFS can prevent unauthorized access.

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Chuck

7 months ago

David: I believe using EFS could also provide an added layer of security for Jacob's transmissions.

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Elin

7 months ago

That's true, a firewall can help filter out malicious traffic.

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Ming

7 months ago

I think using a firewall would also help in protecting against sniffing attacks.

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Billye

7 months ago

I agree, SSL encryption will secure the data being sent.

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Miesha

8 months ago

I think Jacob should use an SSL certificate to protect his SMTP transmissions.

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Stephen

8 months ago

True, but in this case, SSL certificate is the most secure option.

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Hoa

8 months ago

Proxy server could also add an extra layer of protection to his transmissions.

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Toi

8 months ago

I disagree, EFS would be a better option to encrypt his data at rest.

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Mica

8 months ago

I think using a firewall would also help protect against sniffing attacks.

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Joseph

8 months ago

I agree with Stephen, SSL certificate will encrypt his transmissions.

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Stephen

9 months ago

I think Jacob should use an SSL certificate.

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