20+ practice questions focused on Security Concepts — one of the most tested topics on the Cisco SCOR / CCNP Security Core 350-701 exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation so you learn why the right answer is correct.
Start Security Concepts PracticeWhich security model requires that all subjects and devices are untrusted by default, and access is granted only after verification, regardless of the network location?
Explanation: Zero Trust is a security model based on the principle of 'never trust, always verify', requiring continuous authentication and authorization.
A security analyst notices unusual outbound traffic from an internal host to a known malicious IP address on TCP port 4444. The host is also exhibiting high CPU usage and running an unknown process. Which type of malware is most likely present?
Explanation: A RAT (Remote Access Trojan) often uses a command-and-control (C2) channel on high-numbered ports like 4444, allowing attackers to control the host remotely.
An organization wants to ensure that digital certificates issued by its internal CA are validated for revocation in real-time. Which protocol should be implemented to allow clients to check certificate status without downloading a full CRL?
Explanation: OCSP (Online Certificate Status Protocol) enables real-time checking of a certificate's revocation status by querying the CA's responder, avoiding the need to download the entire CRL.
During a penetration test, an attacker sends a malicious payload to a web application that causes the server to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the backend database. Which type of attack is being performed?
Explanation: SQL injection occurs when user input is improperly sanitized and concatenated into SQL queries, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands.
A security administrator is configuring a Cisco Firepower NGFW to detect and block application-layer DDoS attacks. Which type of DDoS attack is characterized by overwhelming a server with incomplete HTTP requests, causing resource exhaustion?
Explanation: Slowloris is an application-layer DDoS attack that sends partial HTTP requests to keep connections open, exhausting server resources.
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