NSE4 · Question #375
Which operating system vulnerability can you protect when selecting signatures to include in an IPS sensor? (choose three)
The correct answer is C. Linux D. Mac OS E. BSD. IPS sensors can protect against vulnerabilities specific to various operating systems, including common platforms like Linux, Mac OS, and BSD.
Question
Which operating system vulnerability can you protect when selecting signatures to include in an IPS sensor? (choose three)
Options
- AIrix
- BQNIX
- CLinux
- DMac OS
- EBSD
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- C92% (45)
Why each option
IPS sensors can protect against vulnerabilities specific to various operating systems, including common platforms like Linux, Mac OS, and BSD.
Irix (a Unix operating system by SGI) is an older, less common OS, and dedicated, current IPS signatures are unlikely to be a primary focus compared to widely used systems.
QNIX (a Unix-like operating system) is a niche and largely historical OS, and IPS sensor signatures would not typically include protection for it due to its limited prevalence.
IPS sensors include signatures designed to protect against vulnerabilities found in the Linux operating system, targeting specific exploits or attack patterns.
IPS sensors provide protection for Mac OS vulnerabilities, detecting and preventing attacks that exploit weaknesses in Apple's operating system.
IPS sensors offer coverage for BSD-based operating system vulnerabilities, safeguarding against known exploits specific to these systems.
Concept tested: IPS sensor operating system coverage
Source: https://docs.fortinet.com/document/fortigate/7.4.0/administration-guide/500078/ips-sensor-signatures
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