To prevent an organization's computer systems from becoming
part of a distributed denial-of-service attack, IP packets
containing addresses that are listed as unroutable can be
isolated by:
A. establishing outbound traffic filtering.
B. enabling broadcast blocking.
C. limiting allowable services.
D. network performance monitoring.
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Answer: A
Routers programmed with outbound traffic filtering, drop
outbound packets that contain addresses from other than the
user's organization, including source addresses that can not
be routed. Broadcast blocking can be done by filtering
routers or firewalls. When programmed, IP packets coming
from the Internet and using an address that broadcasts to
every computer on the destination organization's network can
be dropped. Firewalls and filtering routers can be
programmed to limit services not allowed by policy and can
help prevent use of the company's systems. However, this
will not isolate packets that can not be routed. Network
performance monitoring is a way to monitor system
performance for potential intrusions on a real-time basis
and could help identify unusual traffic volumes.
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The IS auditor learns that when equipment was brought into the data center by a vendor, the emergency power shutoff switch was accidentally pressed and the UPS was engaged. Which of the following audit recommendations should the IS auditor suggest? A. Relocate the shut off switch. B. Install protective covers. C. Escort visitors. D. Log environmental failures.
Which of the following disaster recovery/continuity plan components provides the GREATEST assurance of recovery after a disaster? A. The alternate facility will be available until the original information processing facility is restored. B. User management was involved in the identification of critical systems and their associated critical recovery times. C. Copies of the plan are kept at the homes of key decision making personnel. D. Feedback to management assuring them that the business continuity plans are indeed workable and that the procedures are current.
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The application test plans are developed in which of the following systems development life cycle (SDLC) phases? A. Design B. Testing C. Requirement D. Development
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