Exam SSCP topic 6 question 137 discussion

Actual exam question from ISC's SSCP

Question #: 137
Topic #: 6

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How would an IP spoofing attack be best classified?

A. Session hijacking attack
B. Passive attack
C. Fragmentation attack
D. Sniffing attack A

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Suggested Answer: Explanation 🗳️
IP spoofing is used to convince a system that it is communicating with a known entity that gives an intruder access. IP spoofing attacks is a common session hijacking attack.
Source: KRUTZ, Ronald L. & VINES, Russel D., The CISSP Prep Guide: Mastering the Ten Domains of Computer Security, John Wiley & Sons, 2001, Chapter 3:
Telecommunications and Network Security (page 77).

by kmanb at Jan. 17, 2023, 4:59 a.m.