SNMP
What does SNMP stand for?
What is Simple Network Managment Protocol
What is a network baseline?
A report of the networks regular state of operation.
What does QoS stand for?
Quality of Serivce.
What is the first step in the incident response process?
The first step is preparation.
Which SNMP version introduced encryption?
SNMP Version 3.
Why is establishing a baseline important?
It can serve as a basis for future comparasion.
Name one method used to implement QoS.?
One method use is DiffServ (Differentiated Services).
What is the purpose of the containment step?
It is to limit the damage caused by an incident.
What is the key difference between SNMP v1 and v3?
Encryption.
How often should a network baseline be reviewed?
Each network requires its own schedule for documenting and reviewing baselines
Why is QoS important for VoIP applications?
QOS is important for VoIP because it minimizes issues like jitter and choppy voice quality.
Describe the eradication step?
What are the security features of SNMPv3
Authentication, validation, and encryption.
What tools can be used to establish a network baseline?
For a small network you can use iPerf, or TamoSoft’s Throughput Test app. For a larger one you need a more sophisticated tool that tracks all KPI's.
Explain the difference between traffic shaping and traffic policing.
Traffic shaping buffers less important traffic. Traffic Policing limits traffic by dropping less important packets.
Why is the lessons learned step important?
This is an important step because it can help prevent these incidents in the future.