FC0-U61 · Question #545
Which of the following security concepts reduces the chance of an on-path attack?
The correct answer is D. Confidentiality. Confidentiality, by protecting information from unauthorized access or disclosure, directly reduces the chance of success for an on-path attack where an attacker attempts to intercept and read sensitive data.
Question
Which of the following security concepts reduces the chance of an on-path attack?
Options
- AAvailability
- BIntegrity
- CPerformance
- DConfidentiality
How the community answered
(49 responses)- A4% (2)
- B2% (1)
- D94% (46)
Why each option
Confidentiality, by protecting information from unauthorized access or disclosure, directly reduces the chance of success for an on-path attack where an attacker attempts to intercept and read sensitive data.
Availability ensures that systems and data are accessible to authorized users when needed, but it does not directly prevent or mitigate the interception of data in an on-path attack.
Integrity ensures that data has not been altered or tampered with, which is crucial, but confidentiality is specifically about preventing the attacker from viewing the data during an on-path attack.
Performance refers to the speed and efficiency of a system and is not a security concept that addresses the prevention or mitigation of on-path attacks.
Confidentiality ensures that data is protected from unauthorized disclosure, often through encryption, meaning that even if an on-path attacker intercepts communication, they cannot understand or use the sensitive information.
Concept tested: Confidentiality in on-path attack mitigation
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/windows-server/security/security-and-assurance
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