CISSP: Certified Information Systems Security Professional

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QuestionQ259

VerifiedSecurity Operations

A security operations center (SOC) identifies a recently deployed router that is beaconing to a malicious website. Replacing the router resolves the problem. What is the MOST likely cause of the router’s behavior?

Explanation

A counterfeit router acquired through unauthorized channels may contain maliciously modified hardware or firmware that causes it to beacon to an attacker-controlled website. Replacing the device removes that compromised component.

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