F5 Security Solutions (401) Certification Sample Questions

01. Why is outbound SSL visibility important in network architecture?
a) To encrypt all web traffic
b) To enhance user experience
c) To decrypt and inspect encrypted outbound traffic
d) To block all outbound traffic

02. For a software application that processes personal health information, which security framework should be considered?
a) GDPR
b) ISO 27001
c) NIST Cybersecurity Framework
d) HIPAA

03. How can analyzing external threat research benefit an organization's security posture?
(Select all that apply)
a) It helps in identifying emerging threats and attack techniques.
b) It provides information on employee performance.
c) It assists in setting up physical security measures.
d) It aids in benchmarking the organization's security practices.

04. During a security incident, what should be the primary goal of the security response team?
a) Identifying potential vulnerabilities
b) Determining the cost of the incident
c) Minimizing the impact and restoring normal operations
d) Assigning blame to individuals

05. To protect against insider threats, what solution can be employed within an organization?
(Select all that apply)
a) Network intrusion detection systems (NIDS)
b) Background checks for employees
c) Frequent password changes
d) Fire extinguisher inspections

06. Which solution is most appropriate to mitigate the threat of unauthorized access to sensitive data?
a) Regularly changing employee work schedules
b) Implementing strong access controls and authentication mechanisms
c) Providing free Wi-Fi access to all visitors
d) Holding monthly security awareness seminars

07. What is the primary goal of threat modeling when determining risk profiles of infrastructure and applications?
a) To identify all potential threats and vulnerabilities
b) To allocate blame for security breaches
c) To estimate the financial cost of a breach
d) To create marketing materials

08. When analyzing external threat research to determine the potential impact on an organization, which of the following factors should be considered?
(Select all that apply)
a) Known vulnerabilities in the organization's software
b) Employee satisfaction levels
c) Recent security incidents in the industry
d) Market share of the organization

09. For a web application that handles healthcare data, which security framework is typically the most relevant?
a) PCI DSS
b) HIPAA
c) COBIT
d) ISO 9001

10. In the event of a data breach, which actions should be part of the incident response plan?
(Select all that apply)
a) Notifying affected individuals
b) Investigating the breach
c) Continuing regular operations without any changes
d) Documenting the incident and lessons learned