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What is used to protect a web server against a DDoS attack?

The correct answer is A. Web Application Firewall. A Web Application Firewall (WAF) protects HTTP/HTTPS applications against: DDoS attacks (layer 7) SQL injection, XSS, OWASP Top 10 threats Device Authorization Control device authentication, not DDoS NAC endpoint authorization, not DDoS WPA Wi-Fi protection, irrelevant to web…

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Question

What is used to protect a web server against a DDoS attack?

Options

  • AWeb Application Firewall
  • BDevice Authorization Control
  • CNetwork Access Control
  • DWi-Fi Protected Access

How the community answered

(24 responses)
  • A
    71% (17)
  • B
    8% (2)
  • C
    4% (1)
  • D
    17% (4)

Explanation

A Web Application Firewall (WAF) protects HTTP/HTTPS applications against: DDoS attacks (layer 7) SQL injection, XSS, OWASP Top 10 threats Device Authorization Control device authentication, not DDoS NAC endpoint authorization, not DDoS WPA Wi-Fi protection, irrelevant to web servers

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