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200-201 · Question #285

Which technique describes altering the data content and avoiding identification?

The correct answer is D. obfuscation, such as tunneling. Obfuscation involves the practice of making data or communication obscure, unclear, or difficult to understand or interpret. Tunneling is a specific form of obfuscation where data is encapsulated within another protocol to conceal the nature or content of the communication…

Submitted by javi_es· Mar 6, 2026Network Intrusion Analysis

Question

Which technique describes altering the data content and avoiding identification?

Options

  • Adata modification, such as hashing
  • Bcatching clear text data transfer
  • Cdata in transit hijacking
  • Dobfuscation, such as tunneling

How the community answered

(44 responses)
  • A
    5% (2)
  • B
    2% (1)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • D
    91% (40)

Explanation

Obfuscation involves the practice of making data or communication obscure, unclear, or difficult to understand or interpret. Tunneling is a specific form of obfuscation where data is encapsulated within another protocol to conceal the nature or content of the communication. This technique is used to avoid easy identification or detection of the data being transmitted, making it harder for unauthorized entities to interpret or interfere with the communication.

Topics

#Obfuscation#Tunneling#Evasion techniques#Data security

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