Match each item with a statement below.
-The technique of examining the network traffic entering a network or a computer and determining if the traffic is malicious in nature
A)Snort
B)Weak password
C)Dictionary attack
D)Brute force
E)Intrusion detection

Question

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The technique of examining network traffic and determining if it is malicious in nature is known as intrusion detection.

Answer: A
 Snort is a popular open-source intrusion detection system (IDS) that uses signature-based detection to identify known threats.

Answer: B
 A weak password is a vulnerable password that can be easily guessed or cracked by an attacker, making it a security risk.

Answer: C 
 A dictionary attack is a type of brute-force attack where an attacker tries a list of commonly used passwords (taken from a dictionary) to gain access to a system or network.

Answer: D 
 Brute force is a method of trying every possible combination of characters until the correct password or encryption key is found. It is often used in conjunction with a dictionary attack.

Match Each Item with a Statement Below