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312-50V7 · Question #230

What is a successful method for protecting a router from potential smurf attacks?

The correct answer is D. Disabling the router from accepting broadcast ping messages. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

Question

What is a successful method for protecting a router from potential smurf attacks?

Options

  • APlacing the router in broadcast mode
  • BEnabling port forwarding on the router
  • CInstalling the router outside of the network's firewall
  • DDisabling the router from accepting broadcast ping messages

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  • A
    4% (1)
  • B
    8% (2)
  • C
    4% (1)
  • D
    85% (22)

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