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Which of the following functions can a port scanner provide? - correct answer -Determining which ports are open on a firewall -Discovering unadvertised servers Which of the following is the type of port scan that does not complete the full three-way TCP handshake, but rather listens only for either SYN/ACK or RST/ACK packets? - correct answer TCP SYN scan You want to make sure that a set of servers will only accept traffic for specific network services. You have verified that the serv...

Targeted AttackA type of threat in which threat actors actively pursue and compromise a target entity's infrastructure while maintaining anonymity. Opportunistic AttackAn attack where the threat actor is almost always trying to make money as fast as possible and with minimal effort. Insider AttackA threat agent who has authorized access to an organization and either intentionally or unintentionally carries out an attack. CompetitorA threat agent that carries out attacks on behalf of an...

TESTOUT Security Pro Q &A VERIFIED Which of the following functions can a port scanner provide? -Determining which ports are open on a firewall -Discovering unadvertised servers Which of the following is the type of port scan that does not complete the full three-way TCP handshake, but rather listens only for either SYN/ACK or RST/ACK packets? You want to make sure that a set of servers will only accept traffic for specific network services. You have verified that the servers are on...

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Peer-to-Peer Network A host-role type of network. Each host can provide network resources to other hosts or use resources located on other hosts. Each host providing resources controls access to the resources. Advantages include easy implementation and inexpensive. Disadvantages include difficult to expand (not scalable), difficult to support, lack centralized control, and have no centralized storage. Client-server Network A host-role type of network. Hosts have specific roles. For ex...

Targeted Attack - correct answer A type of threat in which threat actors actively pursue and compromise a target entity's infrastructure while maintaining anonymity. Opportunistic Attack - correct answer An attack where the threat actor is almost always trying to make money as fast as possible and with minimal effort. Insider - correct answer A threat agent who has authorized access to an organization and either intentionally or unintentionally carries out an attack. Competitor - c...

Targeted Attack - correct answer A type of threat in which threat actors actively pursue and compromise a target entity's infrastructure while maintaining anonymity. Opportunistic Attack - correct answer An attack where the threat actor is almost always trying to make money as fast as possible and with minimal effort. Insider - correct answer A threat agent who has authorized access to an organization and either intentionally or unintentionally carries out an attack. Competitor - c...

7.1.6 Configure Windows Defender You recognize that the threat of malware is increasing, even for your home computer. You want to use Windows Defender to protect your home computer from malware. In this lab, your task is to configure Windows Defender as follows: • Automatic scanning setting: o Frequency: Saturday o Approximate time: 12:00 am o Type: Full scan (A quick scan checks the areas of the computer that spyware is likely to affect, and a full scan checks all files and programs on ...

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