Which application type is considered high risk and provides a common way for malware and viruses to enter a network?
Which application type is considered high risk and provides a common way for malware and viruses to enter a network?
Peer-to-Peer (P2P) file sharing applications are considered high-risk because they provide a common way for malware and viruses to enter a network. This is due to the decentralized nature of P2P networks, which can allow malicious files to be easily distributed and shared among users. Even if the user is cautious, the lack of centralized control and potential for unverified files increases the risk significantly. Additionally, some P2P applications can bypass firewall protections, further exposing the network to threats.
P2P is a vehicle of spyware, viruses, Trojan horses, worms
Answer is B "Eliminating unsecured file shares, which are a common way for malware to spread" https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/specialpublications/nist.sp.800-83r1.pdf
I believe eliminating unsecured file shares in that context would be like a shared drive on the network that isn't secure. If you have a SAN that doesn't require authentication (isn't secured) that would be a problem.
P2P sounds good The question ask about application type. The keyword is "type". So, D will be eliminated straight away. Among A, B and C - PGP can be used for email protection and I can't recall but there is protection for chat app too. P2P such as torrent is the risky one.
Same as Torrent -> P2P
P2P file sharing is the process of sharing and transferring digital files from one computer to another. If you aren’t careful, P2P file sharing can subject you to spyware, viruses, Trojan horses, worms and identity theft. Some P2P applications can even modify or penetrate your computer’s firewall without detection.
B is correct answer. P2P file sharing.
Agreed B is highly likely to be correct. I was tempted to select email. Another reason why I go with B is because option D is positioned to trick the candidate. "D. End-to-end applications" closest match to P2P, so answer is B
B is correct
B is correct
The key word here (I believe) is Common. Not common for business to have P2P installed on corp devices. But chat sure is.
but it doesn't say the application is common, it says the application provides a common way for malware to enter a network.
I believe I read this from our code of conduct