ICS-SCADA practice question 7 of 10

How many IPsec rules are there in Microsoft Firewall configuration?

Full set: 75 questions
Answer options
A: 2
B: 5
C: 3
D: 4 Correct answer
Correct Answer:
D. 4
Explanation

In Microsoft Firewall configuration, there are four IPsec rules, which include rules for inbound and outbound traffic and specific actions on connection requests.

Why Incorrect

A. 2 is incorrect; the rule set is more comprehensive than this.
B. 5 exceeds the total IPsec rules available within the standard configuration.
C. 3 is insufficient, as all necessary rules must be accounted for in configurations.

References

Microsoft TechNet Documentation on IPsec configuration (https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/networking/technologies/ipsec).

"Understanding Windows Firewall with Advanced Security" (https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-1-4832-8957-3.00005-8), page 67.

Microsoft Learning Path on Windows Firewall, detailed IPsec rules description.

"Windows Security Resource Kit" (https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-it-pro-blog/free-book-windows-security-resource-kit/ba-p/167220) explores firewall configurations, including IPsec.

NIST Special Publication 800-113, "Guide to SSL VPNs," discusses configuration rules (https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.SP.800-113).

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