200-201 Question 108
Select 3A network administrator has noticed an increase in malware infections originating from users visiting malicious websites. To mitigate this issue, the administrator decides to implement a web content filtering solution. Which of the following are key benefits of using web content filtering in this scenario?
- A
Blocks access to websites categorized as malicious or harmful
- B
Improves overall network bandwidth by caching frequently visited websites
- C
Prevents users from accessing websites based on company policies
- D
Detects and removes malware from user devices in real-time
- E
Reduces the risk of phishing attacks by blocking suspicious websites
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Correct answers: A, C, E
Explanation
Web content filtering is an essential tool for cybersecurity operations as it helps block access to harmful or unauthorized websites, enforces organizational policies, and reduces the likelihood of users being exposed to phishing or malicious content. However, it does not perform functions like malware removal or bandwidth optimization, which are handled by other technologies.
- A. Correct.
Correct: Web content filtering can block access to websites that are categorized as malicious or harmful, helping reduce malware infections.
- B. Incorrect.
Incorrect: Web content filtering does not inherently improve bandwidth or perform caching; that is typically the role of a caching proxy server.
- C. Correct.
Correct: Web content filtering allows administrators to enforce company policies by restricting access to specific categories of websites.
- D. Incorrect.
Incorrect: Web content filtering does not perform real-time malware detection or removal. This is the role of antivirus or endpoint protection solutions.
- E. Correct.
Correct: Web content filtering can block access to phishing websites, which are often flagged as suspicious, thereby reducing the risk of phishing attacks.