Practice Other Network Security Tools (3.3.3) - Fundamentals of Networking & Security

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Question 1.
What does a VPN do?
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Think about privacy and security while browsing.
Question 2.
What is one purpose of a proxy server?
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Consider how it manages requests.
3Question 3.
What does a VPN do?
- Encrypts internet traffic
- Speeds up internet connection
- Filters content
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Think about your online privacy.
4Question 4.
True or False: Proxy servers do not affect internet connection speed.
- True
- False
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Consider what happens with repeated requests.
Question 5.
You are tasked with securing a small business's network. Describe how you would implement a VPN, a proxy server, and NAC in conjunction to maximize security.
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Think of how each tool helps in a layered security strategy.
Question 6.
A company experiences slow internet speeds. How might using a proxy server alleviate this issue, and what potential downsides might this create?
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Consider both improvements and drawbacks.

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