GIAC Exam GSLC Topic 8 Question 44 Discussion

Actual exam question for GIAC's GSLC exam

Question #: 44
Topic #: 8

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 Madalyn at Apr 19, 2024, 03:37 PM

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Lashon

8 months ago

Using EFS might be a bit overkill for this situation, I would go with option A or B.

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Sherrell

8 months ago

I think using a proxy server could also help in protecting against sniffing attacks.

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Luke

9 months ago

I agree with using an SSL certificate will encrypt the data.

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Peggy

9 months ago

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

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Izetta

9 months ago

EFS could also be a good option for protecting your emails from sniffing attacks.

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Honey

9 months ago

Jacob: What about using EFS? Would that be effective?

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Marguerita

9 months ago

A proxy server could also help in preventing sniffing attacks.

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Arthur

9 months ago

Another option is to use a firewall to protect your transmissions.

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Vashti

9 months ago

You should use an SSL certificate to encrypt your emails.

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Ashton

9 months ago

Jacob: I'm worried about sniffing attacks on my SMTP transmissions.

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