GIAC Exam GSNA Topic 5 Question 49 Discussion

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Question #: 49
Topic #: 5

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A Web developer with your company wants to have wireless access for contractors that come in to work on various projects. The process of getting this approved takes time. So rather than wait, he has put his own wireless router attached to one of the network ports in his department. What security risk does this present?

ANone, adding a wireless access point is a common task and not a security risk.

BIt is likely to increase network traffic and slow down network performance.

CThis circumvents network intrusion detection.

DAn unauthorized WAP is one way for hackers to get into a network.

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Suggested Answer: D

In Unix, the /etc/securetty file is used to identify the secure terminals from where the root can be allowed to log in.

Answer B is incorrect. In Unix, the /etc/ioports file shows which I/O ports are in use at the moment.

Answer A is incorrect. In Unix, the /etc/services file is the configuration file that lists the network services that the system supports.

Answer C is incorrect. In Unix, the /proc/interrupts file is the configuration file that shows the interrupts in use and how many of each

there has been.

by Annette at Jun 19, 2024, 07:02 AM

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Kandis

8 hours ago

Seriously, who does this web developer think he is? MacGyver? D is the obvious choice here. Unauthorized access points are like open doors for hackers – they just can't resist the temptation.

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Valentin

5 days ago

B is a good guess, but C is the real winner here. An unauthorized WAP can circumvent the network's intrusion detection, making it a prime target for cyber-attacks. This is no laughing matter, folks.

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Yolando

10 days ago

Oh, come on! Adding a wireless router is just a minor inconvenience. What could possibly go wrong? It's not like hackers are lurking around every corner, waiting to pounce on our network. *wink wink*

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Billye

12 days ago

We should definitely address this issue with the Web developer and remove the unauthorized WAP to prevent any security breaches.

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Dorathy

13 days ago

I think the correct answer is D. An unauthorized WAP can be a huge security risk, as it allows hackers to bypass the network's security measures and gain access to sensitive data.

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Maia

18 days ago

I agree with Angelica. Hackers could easily access our network through an unauthorized WAP.

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Angelica

25 days ago

I think option D is the correct answer. Unauthorized WAPs can be a security risk.

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