A network administrator is concerned that the network is vulnerable to a denial-of-service attack.What steps should be taken to reduce this threat? (Select all that apply.)
A)Use access lists to allow only sources from the network to enter the router's interfaces.
B)Set up a spoofing account so that the attacker doesn't know which machine to attack.
C)There isn't a way to reduce this threat.
D)Configure the router to block directed broadcasts to the network.
E)Prevent intrusions.

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A) Using access lists to filter incoming traffic based on source addresses can help mitigate unauthorized access and potential DoS attacks. D) Blocking directed broadcasts on the router can prevent amplification attacks that could lead to a DoS condition. E) General intrusion prevention measures, including but not limited to, rate limiting, deep packet inspection, and anomaly detection, can help identify and mitigate potential DoS attacks.

A Network Administrator Is Concerned That the Network Is Vulnerable