What is the primary difference between symmetric and asymmetric encryption?

Symmetric is always more secure than asymmetric.

Symmetric is used only for data at rest; asymmetric is used only for data in transit.

Symmetric encryption is slower than asymmetric encryption.

Symmetric uses one key for both encryption and decryption; asymmetric uses a pair of keys.

What is the primary function of a host-based firewall on an endpoint device?

To encrypt data stored on the device's hard drive

To automatically apply operating system updates

To filter inbound and outbound network traffic based on rules

To scan files for malware signatures before they are opened

An organization runs multiple virtual machines (VMs) on a single hypervisor. The security team wants to mitigate the risk of a VM escape, where an attacker compromises the hypervisor from a guest VM. Which control is most effective?

Apply the latest security patches to the hypervisor.

Disable unnecessary hardware virtualization extensions on the host.

Use a host-based intrusion detection system (HIDS) on each VM.

Enable VM-to-VM traffic inspection using a virtual firewall.

In a DLP implementation, what is the primary purpose of the 'monitor' function?

To encrypt all data stored on endpoints

To replace the need for user awareness training

To block all outbound email traffic automatically

To observe and log data transfers without immediately blocking them

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Network, Endpoint, and Data Security CISA Practice Questions (Page 4)

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Questions 16–20

16foundation · easy
What is the primary difference between symmetric and asymmetric encryption?
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17foundation · easy
Which endpoint security control is most directly responsible for reducing the risk of exploitation of known software vulnerabilities?
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18foundation · easy
What is the primary function of a host-based firewall on an endpoint device?
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19application · medium
An organization runs multiple virtual machines (VMs) on a single hypervisor. The security team wants to mitigate the risk of a VM escape, where an attacker compromises the hypervisor from a guest VM. Which control is most effective?
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20foundation · easy
In a DLP implementation, what is the primary purpose of the 'monitor' function?
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