CASP+: Networking Security Quiz

What is the main purpose of a reverse proxy?

• Handle authentication

• Protect web applications

• Inspect traffic

• Monitor data interface traffic

Which of the following attacks can a Web Application Firewall (WAF) protect against?

• DDoS attacks

• SQL injection

• Phishing attacks

• Social engineering attacks

How can a WAF be deployed in terms of network configuration?

• Host-based

• All of the above

• Network-based

• Cloud-based

What is the purpose of an API gateway?

• Monitor data interface traffic

• Detaching software interfaces from the main application

• Handle authentication

• Inspect and protect web traffic

Which type of WAF deployment is the most costly but provides the greatest flexibility and performance?

• Cloud-based

• Host-based

• Network-based

• None of the above

What is the main function of an XML Gateway?

• Handle authentication

• Inspect and protect web traffic

• Isolate API services and allow processing

• Monitor data interface traffic

What type of attacks can a WAF protect web applications from?

• Malware attacks

• Cross-site scripting (XSS)

• Physical attacks

• Social engineering attacks

Which deployment option for a WAF is less expensive and offers expertly configured protection with minimal installation effort?

• Network-based

• Host-based

• Cloud-based

• None of the above

What is the primary role of a reverse proxy in a network?

• Monitor data interface traffic

• Handle authentication

• Protect against DDoS attacks

• Cache content to improve performance

Which type of WAF deployment is software that runs on the same host as the web application server?

• Network-based

• Host-based

• Cloud-based

• None of the above