CompTIA Exam SY0-701 Topic 5 Question 26 Discussion

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Question #: 26
Topic #: 5

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Which of the following examples would be best mitigated by input sanitization?

A<script>alert ('Warning!') ,-</script>

Bnmap - 10.11.1.130

CEmail message: 'Click this link to get your free gift card.'

DBrowser message: 'Your connection is not private.'

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Suggested Answer: A

This example of a script injection attack would be best mitigated by input sanitization. Input sanitization involves cleaning or filtering user inputs to ensure that they do not contain harmful data, such as malicious scripts. This prevents attackers from executing script-based attacks (e.g., Cross-Site Scripting or XSS).

Nmap command is unrelated to input sanitization, as it is a network scanning tool.

Email phishing attempts require different mitigations, such as user training.

Browser warnings about insecure connections involve encryption protocols, not input validation

by Herman at Sep 17, 2024, 12:52 AM

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Janine

2 months ago

D seems more like a TLS/SSL configuration problem, not an input sanitization issue. I'm voting for C.

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Helaine

1 months ago

B doesn't seem like it needs input sanitization, it's more about network scanning.

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Iola

1 months ago

I think A is a dangerous example that needs to be mitigated with input sanitization.

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Apolonia

1 months ago

I agree, C is definitely a good example for input sanitization.

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Kenneth

2 months ago

B is just a standard network scanning tool, not really a security issue. I'd go with C on this one.

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Rhea

2 months ago

C) Email message: \'Click this link to get your free gift card.\'

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Ellsworth

2 months ago

I think option A could also benefit from input sanitization, as it can prevent cross-site scripting attacks.

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Kristin

2 months ago

Haha, looks like someone's trying to hack the exam questions! But seriously, A is the obvious choice.

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Jennie

2 months ago

Option A looks like a clear case of cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. Input sanitization would definitely help mitigate that.

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Layla

1 months ago

Input sanitization would help prevent that kind of phishing attack.

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Malika

1 months ago

C) Email message: Click this link to get your free gift card.

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Patti

2 months ago

That looks like a cross-site scripting vulnerability.

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Chauncey

2 months ago

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Venita

2 months ago

C is the clear winner here. Unsanitized email links can lead to phishing attacks. Input sanitization is crucial for that.

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Bettyann

3 months ago

B seems pretty harmless to me, but A is the clear choice. Gotta keep those script kiddies at bay!

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Fletcher

1 months ago

Definitely, can't be too careful with security.

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Jamika

1 months ago

Agreed, we need to protect against malicious scripts.

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Dortha

2 months ago

A is definitely the best choice for input sanitization.

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Carmen

2 months ago

D) Browser message: \'Your connection is not private.\'

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Rory

2 months ago

C) Email message: \'Click this link to get your free gift card.\'

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Tyra

2 months ago

B) nmap - 10.11.1.130

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Michael

2 months ago

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Troy

3 months ago

I agree with Nan, because input sanitization can help prevent malicious code in email messages.

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Elina

3 months ago

I say C. Those phishing emails are the worst, gotta watch out for that stuff.

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Tasia

1 months ago

I say C. Those phishing emails are the worst, gotta watch out for that stuff.

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Detra

2 months ago

D) Browser message: \'Your connection is not private.\'

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Wendell

2 months ago

C) Email message: \'Click this link to get your free gift card.\'

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Verda

2 months ago

B) nmap - 10.11.1.130

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Silva

2 months ago

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Noemi

3 months ago

Definitely option A! That script tag is just begging to be sanitized.

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Paulina

3 months ago

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Nan

3 months ago

I think the best example for input sanitization would be option C.

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