SY0-301 · Question #652
Which of the following should be implemented to stop an attacker from mapping out addresses and/or devices on a network?
The correct answer is C. Secure zone transfers. Securing DNS zone transfers prevents attackers from querying DNS servers to enumerate all hostnames and IP addresses on a network.
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Which of the following should be implemented to stop an attacker from mapping out addresses and/or devices on a network?
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- ASingle sign on
- BIPv6
- CSecure zone transfers
- DVoIP
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(34 responses)- A3% (1)
- B6% (2)
- C91% (31)
Why each option
Securing DNS zone transfers prevents attackers from querying DNS servers to enumerate all hostnames and IP addresses on a network.
Single sign-on is an authentication mechanism that consolidates login credentials and has no effect on network enumeration or DNS record exposure.
IPv6 changes the addressing scheme but does not inherently prevent network mapping; attackers can enumerate IPv6 addresses through other means.
DNS zone transfers (AXFR queries) are designed to replicate DNS records between servers, but if misconfigured, they allow any host to request a full dump of all DNS records for a domain. An attacker can use this to map every device name and address on the network without sending a single probe packet. Restricting zone transfers to authorized secondary DNS servers closes this reconnaissance vector.
VoIP is a voice communication protocol and is entirely unrelated to preventing network address or device discovery.
Concept tested: DNS zone transfer security and network enumeration prevention
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/networking/dns/manage/zone-transfers
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