IST 226 001 - Fall 2008 - Chapter 10 Review Questions

Networking Essentials



1) List and briefly explain some basic guidelines to be used when developing a network security policy.

2) List and briefly explain the basic elements of a network security policy.

3) Give an overview of how to secure physical access to a network.

4) Distinguish between authentication and authorization.

5) List some common suggestions/requirements for creating secure passwords.

6) Explain how users can be restricted in both logon times and locations.

7) Compare and contrast share and NTFS permissions.

8) What is IPSec ? What are some of the benefits and limitations of IPSec ?

9) What is a VPN ? What are some of the benefits and limitations of a VPN ?

10) Compare and contrast a firewall and an IDS.

11) List and give an overview of some of the types of malicious codes that can impact a network.

12) List and briefly explain some of the methods that can be used to secure a wireless network.

13) Distinguish between a ping scanner and a port scanner.

14) What is a protocol analyzer ? What are some of the benefits and limitations of a protocol analyzer ?

15) In terms of network security, what is a DoS attack ? Give reasons they are generated.

16) Distinguish between a packet storm and a ping flood.