Which of the following is considered the best way to counter packet monitoring for a switch?
Port mirroring (also known as SPAN - Switched Port Analyzer) is considered one of the best ways to counter packet monitoring on a switch. This technique involves copying traffic from one or more switch ports (or an entire VLAN) to another port where the monitoring device is connected. Port mirroring allows administrators to monitor network traffic in a non-intrusive way, as it does not affect network performance and is transparent to users and endpoints on the network. Reference:
Cisco Systems, 'Catalyst Switched Port Analyzer (SPAN) Configuration Example'.
Which of the ICS/SCADA generations is considered distributed?
The third generation of ICS/SCADA systems is considered distributed. This generation features systems that are networked and interconnected, typically using a variety of standard communication protocols. This distribution allows for broader connectivity and integration with other systems, enhancing operational flexibility and efficiency but also introducing more vectors for potential cyber threats. Reference:
Joseph Weiss, 'Protecting Industrial Control Systems from Electronic Threats'.
The third generation of ICS/SCADA systems is considered distributed. These systems emerged in the late 1990s and early 2000s and were designed to overcome the limitations of earlier generations by leveraging networked architectures.
Distributed Architecture: Third-generation systems distributed control functions across multiple interconnected devices and systems, providing greater scalability and flexibility.
Network Integration: These systems integrated more extensively with IT networks, allowing for remote monitoring and control.
Standard Protocols: Adoption of standard communication protocols (e.g., Ethernet, TCP/IP) facilitated interoperability and integration with other systems.
Enhanced Redundancy: Improved fault tolerance and redundancy were implemented to ensure system reliability.
Due to these features, the third generation is known as the distributed generation.
Reference
'SCADA Systems,' SCADAHacker, SCADA Generations.
Which of the TCP flags represents data in the packet?
The PSH (Push) flag in the TCP header instructs the receiving host to push the data to the receiving application immediately without waiting for the buffer to fill. This is used to ensure that data is not delayed, thus improving the efficiency of communication where real-time data processing is required. It effectively tells the system that the data in the packet should be considered urgent. Reference:
Douglas E. Comer, 'Internetworking with TCP/IP Vol.1: Principles, Protocols, and Architecture'.
Which of the following is NOT ICS specific malware?
Code Red is not ICS specific malware; it was a famous worm that targeted computers running Microsoft's IIS web server. Unlike Flame, Havex, and Stuxnet, which were specifically designed to target industrial control systems or perform espionage related to ICS environments, Code Red was aimed at exploiting vulnerabilities in internet-facing software to perform denial-of-service attacks and other malicious activities. Reference:
CERT Coordination Center, 'Code Red Worm Exploiting Buffer Overflow In IIS Indexing Service DLL'.
How many firewalls are there in the most common ICS/SCADA architecture?
The most common ICS/SCADA architecture typically includes two firewalls. This dual firewall configuration often involves one firewall placed between the enterprise network and the ICS/SCADA network, and another between the ICS/SCADA network and the plant floor devices. This arrangement, known as a 'demilitarized zone' (DMZ) between the two firewalls, adds an additional layer of security to help isolate and protect sensitive operational technology (OT) environments from threats originating from IT networks. Reference:
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), 'Guide to Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security'.
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