Deception Technologies N10-009 Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1foundation · easy

   How can a decoy system help gather intelligence about an attacker?

   • ABy logging all interactions with the decoy, including commands entered and files accessed
   • BBy encrypting the decoy's hard drive to prevent data theft
   • CBy automatically blocking the attacker's IP address after the first interaction
   • DBy sending a copy of all decoy traffic to the attacker's ISP
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2. 2expert · hard

   A security analyst is reviewing threat intelligence from a honeypot. The honeypot logs show that an attacker used a previously unknown exploit. What is the most valuable action the analyst can take with this information?

   • AKeep the information confidential to avoid alerting attackers
   • BShare the exploit details with the vendor and the security community
   • CDelete the logs to prevent the information from being leaked
   • DImmediately block the attacker's IP address
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4. 3foundation · easy

   How do deception tokens help protect sensitive data?

   • ABy acting as bait that, when accessed, alerts security teams to a potential breach
   • BBy encrypting the sensitive data so attackers cannot read it
   • CBy blocking all access to the sensitive data from the internet
   • DBy automatically deleting the sensitive data if an attacker is detected
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5. 4foundation · easy

   What is a honeynet?

   • AA firewall rule that blocks all inbound traffic from the internet
   • BA network of multiple honeypots that simulates a realistic environment to attract and study attackers
   • CA tool that automatically patches vulnerabilities in production systems
   • DA single decoy server used to attract attackers
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6. 5foundation · easy

   What is a honeypot in network security?

   • AA tool that automatically blocks IP addresses from known malicious sources
   • BA type of firewall that uses machine learning to detect anomalies
   • CA backup server used to restore data after a ransomware attack
   • DA decoy system designed to attract and trap attackers so their activities can be monitored
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