350-201 Question 265
Select 3A cybersecurity analyst is investigating unusual HTTP traffic and inspects an HTTP response from a suspicious server. The status line shows 'HTTP/1.1 302 Found', and the headers include 'Location: http://malicious-site.com'. What does this response indicate, and what action should the analyst take?
- A
The server is redirecting the client to another URL, which could indicate malicious intent.
- B
The HTTP response code 302 indicates that the resource is temporarily moved to another location.
- C
The 'Location' header in the response body is unrelated to the redirection and can be ignored.
- D
The analyst should investigate the redirected URL (http://malicious-site.com) for potential threats.
- E
The 'HTTP/1.1 302 Found' code indicates a successful file upload by the client.
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Correct answers: A, B, D
Explanation
HTTP responses provide critical details for cybersecurity investigations. In this scenario, the HTTP 302 status code and 'Location' header indicate a redirection, which may lead to malicious content. The analyst must understand the significance of the headers and status codes to determine the appropriate course of action. Ignoring the 'Location' header or misinterpreting the status code could result in missed detection of malicious activity.
- A. Correct.
Correct: The HTTP 302 status code, along with the 'Location' header, signals that the client is being redirected to another URL. This is suspicious when dealing with untrusted sources.
- B. Correct.
Correct: HTTP 302 indicates a temporary redirection, which fits the scenario described in the response.
- C. Incorrect.
Incorrect: The 'Location' header is directly tied to the redirection process and cannot be ignored. It points to the URL where the client is being redirected.
- D. Correct.
Correct: The analyst should investigate the redirected URL since it could potentially host malicious content, especially given the context of suspicious traffic.
- E. Incorrect.
Incorrect: The HTTP 302 status code does not indicate a file upload. It specifically refers to redirection.