ISC2 CC Network Security Practice Question
An IT administrator wants to inspect HTTP traffic for malicious payloads such as SQL injection. Which network security device is most appropriate?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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WAF
A Web Application Firewall (WAF) specializes in filtering and monitoring HTTP/HTTPS traffic, often using OWASP rules to detect attacks like SQL injection.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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IDS
Why it's wrong here
IDS alerts but does not block traffic.
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WAF
Why this is correct
WAF is designed for application-layer HTTP inspection.
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Honeypot
Why it's wrong here
Honeypot is a decoy, not a security filter.
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IPS
Why it's wrong here
IPS can block but is general-purpose; WAF is optimized for web traffic.
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Introduction to Security Principles
Key term
Intrusion Prevention System
An Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) is a network security tool that monitors network traffic and actively blocks threats like malware and cyberattacks in real time.
Key term
SQL
SQL is a standardized programming language used to manage and manipulate relational databases, enabling querying, updating, and data retrieval.
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