Cyber Monday 2024! Hurry Up, Grab the Special Discount - Save 25% - Ends In 00:00:00 Coupon code: SAVE25
Welcome to Pass4Success

- Free Preparation Discussions

ISC2 Exam SSCP Topic 3 Question 82 Discussion

Actual exam question for ISC2's SSCP exam
Question #: 82
Topic #: 3
[All SSCP Questions]

What is the greatest danger from DHCP?

Show Suggested Answer Hide Answer
Suggested Answer: A

The greatest danger from BootP or DHCP (Dynamic Host Control Protocol) is from an intruder on the network impersonating a DHCP server and thereby misconfiguring the DHCP clients. Other choices are possible consequences of DHCP impersonation.

Source: STREBE, Matthew and PERKINS, Charles, Firewalls 24seven, Sybex 2000, Chapter 4: Sockets and Services from a Security Viewpoint.


Contribute your Thoughts:

Dottie
5 months ago
I think all the options presented can pose dangers, but A seems like the most critical one for security.
upvoted 0 times
...
Elenore
5 months ago
Having the wrong router as the default gateway can also create routing issues.
upvoted 0 times
...
Paola
5 months ago
Yes, that's also a concern. It can cause conflicts and disrupt communication.
upvoted 0 times
...
Pamella
6 months ago
What about having multiple clients on the same LAN with the same IP address? Isn't that dangerous too?
upvoted 0 times
...
Tom
7 months ago
I agree with that, it can lead to serious security issues.
upvoted 0 times
...
Jolanda
7 months ago
I think the greatest danger from DHCP is A) An intruder on the network impersonating a DHCP server and misconfiguring the clients.
upvoted 0 times
...

Save Cancel
az-700  pass4success  az-104  200-301  200-201  cissp  350-401  350-201  350-501  350-601  350-801  350-901  az-720  az-305  pl-300  

Warning: Cannot modify header information - headers already sent by (output started at /pass.php:70) in /pass.php on line 77