ISC2-SSCP Domain 6: Network and Communications Security Welcome to your ISC2-SSCP Domain 6: Network and Communications Security 1. SSCP: Network and Communications Security When implementing security measures for a network, which of the following is the MOST effective strategy to protect against Man-in-The-Middle (MitM) attacks? A. Implementing strong password policies B. Enforcing HTTPS for all web transactions C. Disabling unused ports and services D. Regularly updating antivirus software None 2. SSCP: Network and Communications Security In the context of network security, which of the following encryption algorithms is considered the MOST secure for wireless communications? A. WEP B. WPA C. WPA2 D. TKIP None 3. SSCP: Network and Communications Security For an organization implementing IPv6, what is the primary security concern associated with the protocol's automatic address configuration feature? A. IP address spoofing B. Denial of Service (DoS) attacks C. Router advertisement flooding D. Man-in-The-Middle (MitM) attacks None 4. SSCP: Network and Communications Security Which of the following BEST describes a "zero trust" network security model? A. Trusting all devices inside the network but none outside B. Trusting devices based on their physical location within the network C. Not trusting any devices by default, regardless of their network location D. Only trusting devices that have been pre-approved by IT administrators None 5. SSCP: Network and Communications Security In network security, what is the MAIN purpose of implementing a VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network)? A. To increase the speed of the network B. To segregate network traffic for better security C. To provide a backup in case the main network fails D. To extend the physical range of the network None 6. SSCP: Network and Communications Security When securing a network, why is it important to implement both intrusion detection systems (IDS) and intrusion prevention systems (IPS)? A. IDS detects attacks, while IPS prevents detected attacks from succeeding B. IDS and IPS use different algorithms, providing redundancy C. IDS is used for internal traffic, while IPS is used for external traffic D. IPS detects attacks, while IDS prevents detected attacks from succeeding None 7. SSCP: Network and Communications Security What is the primary security advantage of using network segmentation in an enterprise environment? A. Reducing the cost of network security management B. Enhancing the performance of network security devices C. Limiting the scope of a potential security breach D. Simplifying the implementation of network policies None 8. SSCP: Network and Communications Security Which of the following protocols is MOST secure for remote network management? A. Telnet B. SSH C. SNMPv1 D. HTTP None 9. SSCP: Network and Communications Security In the context of network security, what is the MAIN function of a proxy server? A. To act as an intermediary for requests from clients seeking resources from other servers B. To encrypt web traffic C. To serve as the primary defense against malware D. To increase the speed of internet access None 10. SSCP: Network and Communications Security Which of the following best describes the security principle of "defense in depth" in network security? A. Using a single, comprehensive security solution to protect against all threats B. Deploying multiple layers of security measures to protect network resources C. Focusing exclusively on perimeter security to defend against external threats D. Implementing security protocols only at the network layer None 11. SSCP: Network and Communications Security What is the primary purpose of implementing a Network Access Control 'NAC' system in an organizational network? A. To manage the allocation of IP addresses B. To monitor network traffic for suspicious activity C. To enforce security policies based on device compliance before granting access D. To encrypt data transmissions within the network None 12. SSCP: Network and Communications Security When configuring a firewall to secure a network, which of the following rule sets represents the best practice for a default policy? A. Allow all traffic, then deny specific traffic as needed. B. Deny all traffic, then allow specific traffic as needed. C. Allow traffic only on commonly used ports, such as 80 and 443. D. Deny traffic only on commonly exploited ports, such as 135 and 445. None 13. SSCP: Network and Communications Security In a network security context, what is the primary purpose of a demilitarized zone (DMZ)? A. To isolate internal network services from the external network B. To encrypt data traffic between the internal and external networks C. To serve as the only access point for external services D. To monitor and filter outgoing employee internet traffic None 14. SSCP: Network and Communications Security What is the key security feature of using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) for remote access to an organization's network? A. It allows for the remote management of network devices. B. It provides a secure, encrypted connection over the internet. C. It enhances the speed of remote connections. D. It automatically updates remote devices with the latest security patches. None 15. SSCP: Network and Communications Security Which of the following is a primary security concern when implementing Internet of Things (IoT) devices within an organizational network? A. The increased complexity of the network topology B. The potential for device firmware to be outdated and unpatched C. The reduction in network traffic speed D. The increase in the cost of network maintenance None 16. SSCP: Network and Communications Security When considering the security of a network's encryption protocols, why is it important to disable SSLv2 and SSLv3? A. These protocols do not support modern cryptographic algorithms. B. They are susceptible to a variety of cryptographic attacks, such as POODLE and BEAST. C. These versions allow for unlimited data transfer rates. D. They only encrypt traffic at the application layer, not the transport layer. None 17. SSCP: Network and Communications Security In network security, what is the primary function of an application-layer firewall? A. To filter traffic based on IP address and port number B. To inspect and filter traffic based on the content of the data packets C. To provide a physical barrier between the internal network and the internet D. To encrypt all traffic passing through the firewall None 18. SSCP: Network and Communications Security Why is it crucial to secure Network Time Protocol (NTP) services in a network infrastructure? A. Unsecured NTP services can be exploited to amplify DDoS attacks. B. NTP services are known to significantly slow down network performance. C. Securing NTP services prevents unauthorized access to network devices. D. NTP services encrypt traffic, making them a target for interception. None 19. SSCP: Network and Communications Security What is the significance of using port security on a switch in a network security strategy? A. It allows for the encryption of data passing through the switch. B. It restricts input to the switch to specific MAC addresses. C. It increases the speed of data transmission through the switch. D. It serves as the primary method for firewall implementation on a switch. None 20. SSCP: Network and Communications Security In the deployment of a secure network infrastructure, why is it important to implement redundant security mechanisms? A. To ensure that security is maintained in case one mechanism fails. B. Redundancy is only important for backup data, not for security mechanisms. C. To comply with international security standards and regulations. D. Redundant security mechanisms prevent users from bypassing security controls. None 1 out of 20 Time is Up! Time's up
