Module 4: Advanced Security Monitoring and Analysis

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In this post, I provide complete, accurate, and detailed explanations for the answers to Module 4: Advanced Security Monitoring and Analysis of Course 6: Networking in Google Cloud: Network SecurityPreparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Security Engineer Professional Certificate.

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Module Quiz

Graded Assignment

1. What is the primary purpose of Packet Mirroring in network security?

  • To redirect traffic to a different network interface.
  • To encrypt network traffic for privacy.
  • To filter out unwanted traffic from a network.
  • To create a duplicate copy of network traffic for analysis. ✅

Explanation:
Packet Mirroring allows you to mirror (duplicate) traffic from one or more network interfaces and send it to a collector for:

  • Deep packet inspection
  • Threat detection
  • Performance monitoring
  • Intrusion detection systems (IDS)

2. Which of the following is a key benefit of using Packet Mirroring for network security analysis?

  • It enables the capture and inspection of traffic without impacting network performance. ✅
  • It directly prevents cyberattacks.
  • It automatically patches vulnerabilities in software.
  • It reduces network bandwidth usage.

Explanation:
Packet Mirroring is designed to analyze network traffic passively:

  • It does not interfere with production workloads.
  • Ideal for forensics, compliance, and security monitoring.

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