Computer Security Applicationsintermediate
Select ALL defensive uses of Wireshark supported by the lesson.
Answer
Investigating malware communications, Troubleshooting network problems, Verifying firewall and intrusion detection and prevention system (IDS/IPS) operations, Investigating suspicious network activity
Explanation
### Why this is right
Wireshark can help investigate malware communications and suspicious activity, troubleshoot network problems, and verify firewall and intrusion detection and prevention operations. It provides packet-level evidence for analysis.
### The concept
A packet analyzer shows network traffic in detail, but its output must be interpreted. It can support defensive investigation and verification, yet it cannot prove that a network has no vulnerabilities or guarantee that an attack is impossible.
### The other options
- **D. Guaranteeing that a network has no vulnerabilities**: packet analysis is an investigative tool, not a guarantee of security.
### Terms
- **IDS/IPS**: Intrusion Detection System/Intrusion Prevention System. These systems detect suspicious activity and, for prevention systems, may also take action against it.
### Remember
Wireshark provides evidence about traffic; it does not certify that a network is completely secure.
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