GSLC · Question #550
You work as a Network Administrator for Net Perfect Inc. The company has a TCP/IP-based network environment. The network contains a Cisco Catalyst router to connect the internal network to the Interne
The correct answer is D. ASA. The Cisco ASA (Adaptive Security Appliance) is an all-in-one hardware security device that provides firewall, antivirus, anti-spam, anti-spyware, and VPN capabilities in a single appliance.
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You work as a Network Administrator for Net Perfect Inc. The company has a TCP/IP-based network environment. The network contains a Cisco Catalyst router to connect the internal network to the Internet. You want to secure your network from various attacks such as virus, spam, spyware, phishing, etc. You want to secure the whole network through a separate hardware device. Which of the following will you use?
Options
- APIX-Firewall
- BIDS
- CIPS
- DASA
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- C7% (4)
- D88% (50)
Why each option
The Cisco ASA (Adaptive Security Appliance) is an all-in-one hardware security device that provides firewall, antivirus, anti-spam, anti-spyware, and VPN capabilities in a single appliance.
The PIX Firewall is an older Cisco hardware firewall that provides only packet filtering and stateful inspection, not comprehensive content security features like anti-spam or anti-spyware.
An IDS (Intrusion Detection System) only monitors and alerts on suspicious traffic; it does not actively block threats and does not address spam or phishing.
An IPS (Intrusion Prevention System) blocks network-level intrusions but does not provide broad content security coverage against spam, spyware, and phishing on its own.
The Cisco ASA combines multiple security functions - including stateful firewall, IPS, VPN, antivirus, and content security - into a single dedicated hardware platform, making it the correct choice for comprehensive network protection against virus, spam, spyware, and phishing threats.
Concept tested: Cisco ASA all-in-one network security appliance
Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/security/adaptive-security-appliance-asa-software/index.html
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