Exam 312-50v12 topic 1 question 200 discussion

Actual exam question from ECCouncil's 312-50v12

Question #: 200
Topic #: 1

In the process of setting up a lab for malware analysis, a cybersecurity analyst is tasked to establish a secure environment using a sheep dip computer. The analyst must prepare the testbed while adhering to best practices. Which of the following steps should the analyst avoid when configuring the environment?

A. Installing malware analysis tools on the guest OS
B. Connecting the system to the production network during the malware analysis
C. Simulating Internet services using tools such as INetSim
D. Installing multiple guest operating systems on the virtual machine(s)

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Suggested Answer: B 🗳️

by DarioReymag at Feb. 6, 2024, 10:38 p.m.

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e020fdc

1 month, 1 week ago

Selected Answer: B

Now that I looked up what the heck "sheep dip computer" means, B makes the most sense for sure. In IT security, a "sheep dip" computer refers to a dedicated system used to scan removable media (like USB drives) for malware before they are connected to other computers. It's essentially a safety net that minimizes the risk of introducing viruses or other malicious software into a network from external sources

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LordXander

9 months ago

Selected Answer: B

B - the only one that makes sense But I would love to see a forensics lab connected to production :D

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insaniunt

10 months, 3 weeks ago

Selected Answer: B

B. Connecting the system to the production network during the malware analysis When configuring a sheep dip computer for malware analysis, one should avoid connecting the system to the production network. The purpose of a sheep dip computer is to provide a controlled and isolated environment for analyzing potentially malicious software. Connecting it to the production network poses a significant security risk, as it could potentially expose the network to the analyzed malware or compromise the integrity of the production environment.

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