ECCouncil 312-38 - Certified Network Defender (CND)

RAID level 0 employs a technique known as disk stripping, which involves splitting data into blocks and distributing them evenly across multiple disks. This method enhances performance by allowing simultaneous read and write operations on multiple drives. However, it does not provide redundancy, meaning if one drive fails, all data on the array could be lost. The primary advantage of disk stripping is the improved I/O performance due to the parallel processing of data across the drives.

References: This explanation is based on standard RAID technology descriptions, which are part of the Certified Network Defender (CND) curriculum that covers various data storage strategies, including RAID configurations1234.

In the context of the EC-Council’s Certified Network Defender (CND) program, the individual who oversees all incident response (IR) activities within an organization is typically referred to as the IR officer. This role is responsible for coordinating all actions of the IR team and ensuring that the IR function operates effectively. The IR officer’s responsibilities include overseeing the development and implementation of incident response plans, managing the response to security incidents, and ensuring that the organization’s IR policies and procedures are followed.

References: The responsibilities of the IR officer are outlined in the EC-Council’s Certified Network Defender (CND) program, which emphasizes the importance of having a dedicated individual to manage and lead the incident response efforts within an organization12.

 The Local Security Authority Subsystem (LSASS) is the correct answer because it is responsible for enforcing the security policy on the system. It verifies users logging on to a Windows computer or server, handles password changes, and creates access tokens. LSASS also writes to the Windows Security Log, which is essential for auditing and compliance. Therefore, it fulfills Ryan’s requirements for implementing local security policies, managing system security audit settings, user authentication, and sending security audit messages to the Event Log123.

References: The role of LSASS in Windows security is detailed in Microsoft’s documentation and aligns with the Certified Network Defender (CND) course’s objectives, which include understanding the functions of various Windows security components in maintaining the integrity and security of networked systems123.

To allow a file to be editable, viewable, and deletable by everyone, Henry needs to set the file permissions to the most permissive value. In Linux and Unix systems, file permissions are represented by three sets of three bits, each set representing permissions for the owner, the group, and others.

The permission value of 777 means:

The first digit (7) grants read (4), write (2), and execute (1) permissions to the owner.

The second digit (7) grants read, write, and execute permissions to the group.

The third digit (7) grants read, write, and execute permissions to others.

Setting the permissions to 777 ensures that everyone (owner, group, and others) can read, write, and execute the file. This aligns with the requirement for the file to be editable, viewable, and deletable by everyone.

References:

EC-Council Certified Network Defender (CND) Study Guide

Linux file permissions documentation and chmod command usage

A hot backup, also known as an online backup or dynamic backup, is the process of backing up data while the system continues to be in operation. This means that there is no need for system downtime or interruption in services while the backup is taking place. It is mostly used in systems where operations are critical and cannot afford any downtime, such as databases and servers that must be available 24/7. The hot backup method allows for data to be backed up at regular intervals with minimal impact on the system’s performance, ensuring that the organization can maintain continuous service levels.

References: The concept of hot backup is aligned with the ECCouncil’s Network Defender (CND) objectives and is supported by industry best practices as detailed in sources like MiniTool1 and NinjaOne2, which discuss the advantages of hot backups in maintaining uninterrupted service and business continuity.

The AllSigned execution policy in PowerShell requires that all scripts and configuration files be signed by a trusted publisher, including scripts that you write on the local computer. This setting is used when you want to ensure that only scripts that have been examined and signed by a trusted authority are run on your systems, which helps protect against the execution of unauthorized or malicious scripts. When using the AllSigned execution policy, PowerShell will prompt the user to confirm that they trust the signer before running any script.

References: This information aligns with the PowerShell documentation and best practices for script execution policies, which recommend the AllSigned policy for environments that require a high level of security12.

A circuit-level gateway is a type of firewall technology that can be implemented across all layers of the OSI model, including the application, session, transport, network, and presentation layers. This type of firewall monitors TCP handshaking and session fulfillment between packets to ensure that the session is legitimate. Circuit-level gateways are effective because they do not inspect the packet itself, but rather the transmission attributes to ensure a trusted session is established.

References: This information is based on the firewall technologies’ capabilities as they relate to the OSI model layers, which is a part of the Certified Network Defender (CND) course material provided by EC-Council1.

 Stateful multilayer inspection (SMLI) firewalls provide a robust security mechanism that combines the features of both packet filtering and application-based filtering. They are capable of inspecting the state of active connections and make decisions based on the context of the traffic. Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) utilize this technology to offer an integrated approach to network security, which includes application-aware firewall capabilities, intrusion prevention, and content security services. This technology is particularly effective as it not only looks at the state and attributes of the packets but also examines the data within the packet, enabling it to provide more comprehensive protection against various types of network threats.

References: The information about the use of stateful multilayer inspection in Cisco ASA is supported by Cisco’s official documentation, which outlines the capabilities of the ASA series and its use of SMLI to deliver a powerful multifunction network security appliance family that provides security breadth, precision, and depth for protecting business networks of all sizes123.

 Ryan is implementing a low interaction honeypot with Kojoney. Low interaction honeypots are designed to emulate services and applications to a certain degree without exposing the real underlying system. They provide a safe environment that can be used to study the attacker’s behavior and methods without the risk of compromising the actual system. Kojoney, specifically, is a low interaction honeypot that emulates an SSH server1. It uses minimal resources and is less complex compared to high interaction honeypots, making it easier to deploy and manage. By simulating network vulnerabilities rather than actual system vulnerabilities, Kojoney can attract attackers and record their interaction, which helps in understanding the attack patterns and potentially identifying the attackers.

References: The classification of Kojoney as a low interaction honeypot is based on its design and operational characteristics as described in its official documentation1.

James is working on the Perimeter Layer of the Defense-in-Depth architecture. This layer is responsible for protecting the network’s boundaries from unauthorized access and attacks. The implementation of blacklisting and whitelisting Access Control Lists (ACLs) is a common practice at this layer. Blacklisting ACLs block known malicious entities, while whitelisting ACLs allow only approved entities to access the network. These measures are part of the perimeter defenses that include firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and other boundary security mechanisms designed to prevent attackers from gaining initial access to the network infrastructure1234.

References:

Defense in depth explained: Layering tools and processes for better security1.

What is a whitelist and a blacklist? - National Cybersecurity Society2.

Blacklisting vs Whitelisting: What’s the Difference? - Instasafe3.

Whitelisting, blacklisting, and your security strategy: It’s not either/or4.