A Company Recently Experienced Data Exfiltration Via the Corporate Network

question 298

Multiple Choice

A company recently experienced data exfiltration via the corporate network. In response to the breach, a security analyst recommends deploying an out-of-band IDS solution. The analyst says the solution can be implemented without purchasing any additional network hardware. Which of the following solutions will be used to deploy the IDS?

• A) Network tap
• B) Network proxy
• C) Honeypot
• D) Port mirroring

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Definitions:

Opportunity Cost

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Marginal Utility

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Diamond-Water Paradox

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