Cisco Exam 350-201 Topic 2 Question 97 Discussion

Actual exam question for Cisco's 350-201 exam

Question #: 97
Topic #: 2

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Two types of clients are accessing the front ends and the core database that manages transactions, access control, and atomicity. What is the threat model for the SQL database?

AAn attacker can initiate a DoS attack.

BAn attacker can read or change data.

CAn attacker can transfer data to an external server.

DAn attacker can modify the access logs.

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by Alida at Sep 12, 2024, 09:35 PM

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Elvis

2 months ago

Transferring data to an external server? That's a sneaky one. Gotta watch out for that too.

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Chaya

2 months ago

Hah, I bet the attacker is going to try and modify the access logs to cover their tracks. Classic move!

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Alita

2 months ago

C) An attacker can transfer data to an external server.

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Robt

2 months ago

B) An attacker can read or change data.

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Bernadine

2 months ago

A) An attacker can initiate a DoS attack.

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Malika

3 months ago

I'm not so sure. What about the possibility of a DoS attack? That could be just as damaging to the system's availability.

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Wenona

2 months ago

We should consider both data manipulation and DoS attacks in the threat model.

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Jerry

2 months ago

True, a DoS attack could definitely impact the system's availability.

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Gail

2 months ago

But what about the risk of a DoS attack? That could also be a major threat.

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Alline

2 months ago

I think the threat model includes the possibility of an attacker reading or changing data.

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Eleni

3 months ago

I believe option A) An attacker can initiate a DoS attack is also a valid threat to consider.

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Isaac

3 months ago

I agree, B is the correct answer. Protecting the integrity and confidentiality of the data is crucial in this scenario.

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Leatha

2 months ago

Absolutely, protecting our data should be our main focus.

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Luther

2 months ago

Agreed, we should implement strong authentication measures to prevent data breaches.

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Marva

2 months ago

We need to make sure our database is secure from unauthorized access.

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Joanna

3 months ago

I think B is the correct answer too. Data security is a top priority.

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Sue

3 months ago

The threat model for the SQL database is definitely B) An attacker can read or change data. That's the most concerning vulnerability here.

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Lucina

3 months ago

We need to ensure proper security measures are in place to prevent unauthorized access.

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Evelynn

3 months ago

I agree, data manipulation by an attacker is a serious threat.

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Tashia

3 months ago

I think the threat model for the SQL database is B) An attacker can read or change data.

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Emmanuel

3 months ago

I agree with Tashia, unauthorized access to data is a major concern in this scenario.

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