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GSLC · Question #87
GSLC Question #87: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is A. IPTraf C. Ntop. IPTraf and Ntop are both established network traffic monitoring and analysis utilities available on Linux, while the other options serve entirely different security purposes.
Question
Which of the following work as traffic monitoring tools in the Linux operating system? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose two.
Options
- AIPTraf
- BHotspotter
- CNtop
- DJohn the Ripper
Explanation
IPTraf and Ntop are both established network traffic monitoring and analysis utilities available on Linux, while the other options serve entirely different security purposes.
Common mistakes.
- B. Hotspotter is a wireless attack tool used to identify and exploit clients probing for known wireless networks; it is not a traffic monitoring utility.
- D. John the Ripper is a password auditing and cracking tool that tests password strength; it has no function related to network traffic monitoring.
Concept tested. Linux network traffic monitoring tools identification
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