A Systems Administrator Is Receiving Multiple Alerts from the Company

question 1029

Multiple Choice

A systems administrator is receiving multiple alerts from the company NIPS. A review of the NIPS logs shows the following: reset both: 70.32.200.2:3194 -> 10.4.100.4:80 buffer overflow attempt reset both: 70.32.200.2:3230 -> 10.4.100.4:80 directory traversal attack reset client: 70.32.200.2:4019 -> 10.4.100.4:80 Blind SQL injection attack Which of the following should the systems administrator report back to management?

• A) The company web server was attacked by an external source, and the NIPS blocked the attack.
• B) The company web and SQL servers suffered a DoS caused by a misconfiguration of the NIPS.
• C) An external attacker was able to compromise the SQL server using a vulnerable web application.
• D) The NIPS should move from an inline mode to an out-of-band mode to reduce network latency.

---

Definitions:

Development

The process of growth or progression through a series of changes, often referring to physical, psychological, or social evolution.

Biological Forces

Natural and inherent influences on an organism's development and behavior.

Psychological Forces

Internal or external factors that influence the mental states and behavior of an individual, such as motivations, perceptions, emotions, and personality traits.

Social-Cultural Forces

Influences that shape individuals and societies through cultural norms, values, traditions, and social structures.