A Security Administrator Has Replaced the Firewall and Notices a Number

question 779

Multiple Choice

A security administrator has replaced the firewall and notices a number of dropped connections. After looking at the data the security administrator sees the following information that was flagged as a possible issue: Which of the following can the security administrator determine from this?

• A) An SQL injection attack is being attempted
• B) Legitimate connections are being dropped
• C) A network scan is being done on the system
• D) An XSS attack is being attempted

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Definitions:

Reagan Doctrine

A strategy implemented by the U.S. during the presidency of Ronald Reagan, aimed at diminishing the influence of the Soviet Union globally by supporting anti-communist resistance movements.

Anticommunist Forces

Individuals or groups that oppose communism, often advocating for or engaging in political or military action against communist movements or governments.

Soviet-backed Governments

Soviet-backed governments were administrations in various countries during the Cold War that received political, military, and economic support from the Soviet Union to establish or maintain communist regimes.

Economic Necessity

A situation where financial considerations compel a particular course of action, indicating that certain decisions are driven by economic rather than preferential factors.