Using Its Standard Configuration, How Does Fail2ban Block Offending SSH

question 31

Multiple Choice

Using its standard configuration, how does fail2ban block offending SSH clients?

• A) By rejecting connections due to its role as a proxy in front of SSHD.
• B) By modifying and adjusting the SSHD configuration.
• C) By creating and maintaining netfilter rules.
• D) By creating null routes that drop any response packets sent to the client.
• E) By modifying and adjusting the TCP Wrapper configuration for SSHD.

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