Monday, October 31, 2016

Understanding Smurf Attacks

Are you preparing to take the Security+ exam? Do you know about smurf attacks?

Test yourself and see if can you answer this practice test  question?

Q. A network administrator needs to ensure the company’s network is protected against smurf attacks. What should the network administrator do?

A. Install flood guards.

B. Use salting techniques.

C. Verify border routers block directed broadcasts.

D. Ensure protocols use timestamps and sequence numbers.

Check your answer and see a full explanation here.