Module 4: Advanced Security Monitoring and Analysis
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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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