ISC2 CC Network Security Practice Question
Which two of the following are best practices to mitigate man-in-the-middle attacks? (Select TWO.)
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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Use HTTPS with proper certificate validation
HTTPS with certificate validation ensures secure communication, and VPNs encrypt traffic between endpoints. Disabling encryption increases risk, and using Telnet sends data in cleartext.
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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Disable SSL/TLS on web servers
Why it's wrong here
Disabling encryption increases risk.
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Use HTTPS with proper certificate validation
Why this is correct
HTTPS encrypts and validates server identity.
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Use ARP spoofing detection tools
Why it's wrong here
While helpful, detection is not a primary mitigation; encryption is.
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Implement a VPN for remote connections
Why this is correct
VPN encrypts all traffic between endpoints.
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Use Telnet for remote administration
Why it's wrong here
Telnet sends data in cleartext.
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Risk Management and Security Controls
Key term
Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure
Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure, or HTTPS, is the secure version of HTTP that encrypts data between a web browser and a website using SSL/TLS to protect sensitive information like passwords and credit card numbers.
Key term
Risk
Risk is the possibility that an event or action will negatively affect an organization's ability to achieve its goals, often measured in terms of likelihood and impact.
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