NSE4 Question #149: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

Question

Encrypted backup files provide which of the following benefits? (Select all that apply.)

Options

• AIntegrity of the backup file is protected since it cannot be easily modified when encrypted.
• BPrevents the backup file from becoming corrupted.
• CProtects details of the device's configuration settings from being discovered while the backup file
• DA copy of the encrypted backup file is automatically pushed to the FortiGuard Distribution Service
• EFortinet Technical Support can recover forgotten passwords with a backdoor passphrase.

Explanation

Encrypted backup files for FortiGate units primarily protect the confidentiality of device configuration settings and contribute to the integrity of the file, making unauthorized modification detectable.

Common mistakes.

• B. Encryption does not prevent a file from becoming corrupted due to underlying storage issues or data transfer errors; it only secures its contents.
• D. Encrypted backup files are stored locally or on an administrator-specified location and are not automatically pushed to the FortiGuard Distribution Service.
• E. Fortinet Technical Support cannot recover forgotten passwords for encrypted backup files; loss of the password renders the file unusable for security reasons.

Concept tested. Benefits of encrypted configuration backups

Reference. https://docs.fortinet.com/document/fortigate/7.4.0/administration-guide/760431/restoring-a-configuration-file

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