SY0-301 · Question #715
Which of the following statements is MOST likely to be included in the security awareness training about P2P?
The correct answer is D. P2P may cause excessive network bandwidth. A key security risk of peer-to-peer (P2P) file-sharing applications is their tendency to consume large amounts of network bandwidth, which can degrade network performance.
Question
Which of the following statements is MOST likely to be included in the security awareness training about P2P?
Options
- AP2P is always used to download copyrighted material.
- BP2P can be used to improve computer system response.
- CP2P may prevent viruses from entering the network.
- DP2P may cause excessive network bandwidth.
How the community answered
(29 responses)- A7% (2)
- B3% (1)
- C3% (1)
- D86% (25)
Why each option
A key security risk of peer-to-peer (P2P) file-sharing applications is their tendency to consume large amounts of network bandwidth, which can degrade network performance.
While P2P is frequently used to share copyrighted material, it is not always used for that purpose, making this an absolute and inaccurate statement unsuitable for training.
P2P applications consume system and network resources and do not improve computer or network response times.
P2P networks are actually a common vector for malware distribution and do not prevent viruses from entering the network.
P2P applications continuously upload and download data to and from multiple peers simultaneously, which can saturate available network bandwidth and negatively impact business-critical applications. Security awareness training highlights this as both a performance and a policy risk since P2P traffic is difficult to inspect and control. Organizations often restrict P2P to conserve bandwidth and reduce exposure to malware-laden files.
Concept tested: P2P network risks - bandwidth and security awareness
Source: https://www.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/publications/HomeNetworking.pdf
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