CompTIA
CY0-001 · Question #16
Which of the following controls is the best way to mitigate a denial-of-service (DoS) attack?
The correct answer is B. Rate limiting. Rate limiting restricts the number of requests within a set timeframe, preventing attackers from overwhelming the system with excessive traffic, making it the best control to mitigate a DoS
Threat Management
Question
Which of the following controls is the best way to mitigate a denial-of-service (DoS) attack?
Options
- AModel guardrails
- BRate limiting
- CEnd-to-end encryption
- DAccess controls
How the community answered
(37 responses)- A3% (1)
- B95% (35)
- C3% (1)
Explanation
Rate limiting restricts the number of requests within a set timeframe, preventing attackers from overwhelming the system with excessive traffic, making it the best control to mitigate a DoS
Topics
#DoS mitigation#rate limiting#availability#network security
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