Question 1hardmulti select
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A company distributes update packages through a web portal. Users must verify the portal's identity over the network, and the downloaded packages must be trusted even if the web server is later compromised. Which two controls best satisfy these goals? Select two.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Good practice is not just finding the correct option. The wrong answers often show the exact trap the exam wants you to fall into.
A
Best answer
Use HTTPS with a certificate from a trusted certificate authority so users can validate the portal.
HTTPS protects the connection in transit and lets clients validate that they are communicating with the expected portal through trusted certificate chains. That addresses the need to confirm the portal's identity over the network and prevents interception or modification by an attacker on the path.
B
Distractor review
Use FTP over the internet because the credentialed login keeps the transfer secure enough.
FTP does not provide encryption or strong server identity validation for the data path. Credentials alone do not make the traffic confidential or resistant to interception. Because the scenario requires identity verification and trust in transit, FTP is not an acceptable choice.
C
Best answer
Digitally sign the update packages so clients can verify integrity even if the web server is later compromised.
Digital signatures let clients verify that the package was created by a trusted publisher and has not changed since it was signed. Even if the web server is compromised, attackers cannot forge a valid signature without the private key. This protects the authenticity and integrity of the update itself.
D
Distractor review
Publish a SHA-256 hash on the same download page and trust that the server will remain honest.
A hash posted on the same server is only useful if the server is trustworthy at the moment the user checks it. If the web server is compromised, an attacker can replace both the file and the hash. A standalone hash does not provide the same tamper resistance as a digital signature.
E
Distractor review
Use plain HTTP and rely on file permissions to protect the updates in transit.
File permissions protect storage on the server, not the network path between the server and the user. Plain HTTP offers no confidentiality or identity validation, so an attacker could modify or intercept the package. The scenario specifically requires secure transmission and trust even if the server is later compromised.
Common exam trap
Common exam trap: NAT rules depend on direction and matching traffic
NAT is not only about the public address. The inside/outside interface roles and the ACL or rule that matches traffic are just as important.
Technical deep dive
How to think about this question
NAT questions usually test address translation, overload/PAT behaviour, static mappings and whether the right traffic is being translated. Read the interface direction and address terms carefully.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
- PAT allows many inside hosts to share one public address using ports.
- Inside local and inside global describe the private and translated addresses.
- NAT ACLs identify traffic for translation, not always security filtering.
TExam Day Tips
- Identify inside and outside interfaces first.
- Check whether the scenario needs static NAT, dynamic NAT or PAT.
- Do not confuse NAT matching ACLs with normal packet-filtering intent.
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FAQ
Questions learners often ask
What does this SY0-701 question test?
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Use HTTPS with a certificate from a trusted certificate authority so users can validate the portal. — The right combination is HTTPS with a trusted certificate and digitally signed update packages. HTTPS ensures clients can validate the portal and protects the transport channel from interception. Digital signatures protect the package itself, so clients can still trust the file even if the web server is later compromised. These controls solve two different trust problems and complement each other well. Why others are wrong: FTP and plain HTTP do not provide the required confidentiality or server identity validation. A hash posted on the same site can be altered if the server is compromised, so it is weaker than a signature verified with a trusted public key. The scenario demands protections that survive a hostile server, not just a friendly one.
What should I do if I get this SY0-701 question wrong?
Then try more questions from the same exam bank and focus on understanding why the wrong options are tempting.
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