Within IPsec, the SPI (Security Parameter Index) is a critical component that uniquely identifies a Security Association (SA) for the IPsec session. The SPI is used in the IPsec headers to help the receiving party determine which SA has been agreed upon for processing the incoming packets. This identification is crucial for the proper operation and management of security policies applied to the encrypted data flows.References:
RFC 4301, "Security Architecture for the Internet Protocol," which discusses the structure and use of the SPI in IPsec communications.
Question 2
How many IPsec rules are there in Microsoft Firewall configuration?
Options:
A.
2
B.
5
C.
3
D.
4
Answer:
D
Explanation:
In the configuration of Microsoft Windows Firewall with Advanced Security, you can define IPsec rules as part of your security policy. Typically, these rules can be organized into four main categories: Allow connection, Block connection, Allow if secure (which can specify encryption or authentication requirements), and Custom. While the interface and features can vary slightly between Windows versions, four fundamental types of rules regarding how traffic is handled are commonly supported.References:
Microsoft documentation, "Windows Firewall with Advanced Security".
Question 3
What is a vulnerability called that is released before a patch comes out?
Options:
A.
Initial
B.
Pre-release
C.
Zero day
D.
First
Answer:
C
Explanation:
A vulnerability that is exploited before the vendor has issued a patch or even before the vulnerability is known to the vendor is referred to as a "zero-day" vulnerability. The term "zero-day" refers to the number of days the software vendor has had to address and patch the vulnerability since it was made public—zero, in this case.References:
Symantec Security Response, "Zero Day Initiative".