Question

Which of the following is not related to network security ?

• A. Spooling
• B. Spoofing
• C. Phishing
• D. Sniffing

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Spooling

• Network Security involves the policies, processes, and practices adopted to prevent, detect, and monitor unauthorized access, misuse, modification, or denial of a computer network and network-accessible resources.

• Key components of Network Security:

  • Firewall: A security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.

  • Encryption: The process of encoding information to ensure that only authorized parties can access it.

  • IDS/IPS (Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems): Tools used to identify and respond to malicious activities within a network.

  • VPN (Virtual Private Network): Provides a secure, encrypted tunnel for data transmission over public networks.