Preview Questions Cybersecurity Specialist (Defense) | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: How can ethical hackers test the security of military-grade communication systems without causing disruption?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

By disrupting the system and observing how it recovers

By testing the encryption protocols directly without consideration for security measures

By using brute force methods on communication channels

By using non-intrusive methods, such as passive network sniffing, to observe and analyze the communication traffic

Question 2: What is the main purpose of the TLS handshake process in a secure communication protocol?

Which action should you take?

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To establish the encryption algorithms, exchange keys, and authenticate the communicating parties

To verify the physical location of the devices involved in communication

To check for software vulnerabilities in the application being used

To compress the data being sent over the network

Question 3: In a vulnerability assessment for a defense system, what is the primary focus when scanning for vulnerabilities in web applications?

Which action should you take?

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Identifying file system permissions vulnerabilities

Scanning for network traffic encryption vulnerabilities

Identifying and testing input validation weaknesses like SQL injection and cross-site scripting (XSS)

Focusing only on authentication methods like password strength

Question 4: What is the primary challenge of defending against advanced persistent threats (APTs) in defense networks?

Which action should you take?

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The high volume of alerts generated by automated defenses

The use of outdated network protocols that can easily be compromised

The inability to track encrypted data flow across the network

The attackers' ability to remain undetected while accessing sensitive data over time

Question 5: Why is it important to simulate insider threats during a vulnerability assessment of a defense system?

Which action should you take?

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To focus only on external attackers and ignore internal threats

To assess how employees use their access credentials to enhance system performance

To understand how malicious insiders could exploit vulnerabilities to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data or systems

To ensure that all employees are notified of the vulnerabilities discovered

Question 6: How can a cybersecurity specialist secure communications in a defense network using public cloud services?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

By using virtual private networks (VPNs) and ensuring data encryption both at rest and in transit

By storing sensitive data in plain text to minimize costs

By allowing direct, unencrypted communication over public networks for convenience

By ignoring access control in favor of easier management