Preview Questions Cybersecurity Specialist (Defense) | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: What is the primary purpose of using "Intrusion Detection Systems" (IDS) in defense network security?

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IDS is used to filter network traffic based on IP addresses

IDS monitors network traffic to detect suspicious activity and potential intrusions

IDS is only used to monitor data leakage and not threats

IDS is used to eliminate all vulnerabilities from the network

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

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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: How do you assess the security of an aerospace defense system's API endpoints during a penetration test?

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By ensuring that the endpoint uses the latest software version

By sending unexpected requests and evaluating how the system responds to authentication and authorization errors

By simply accessing the API and logging out immediately

By avoiding the API and focusing only on external network vulnerabilities

Question 4: What is the importance of risk tolerance levels in the decision-making process during the risk management cycle?

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It limits the number of systems that need to be assessed during the risk analysis

It determines the organization's capacity to adopt new technologies without scrutiny

It accelerates the incident response process by reducing the complexity of risk assessments

It defines the acceptable level of risk that an organization is willing to take, helping prioritize mitigation efforts

Question 5: Which network security protocol is most commonly used to secure communications between servers and clients in a defense environment?

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Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)

Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)

Transport Layer Security (TLS)

File Transfer Protocol (FTP)

Question 6: How does the concept of "defense in depth" contribute to vulnerability assessments in defense environments?

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It focuses only on perimeter defenses and ignores internal vulnerabilities

It eliminates the need for vulnerability assessments by relying on external firewalls

It simplifies vulnerability assessments by reducing the number of security layers

It involves implementing multiple layers of security controls, reducing the likelihood of successful attacks and improving assessment coverage