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What tool is specifically designed to identify DoS/DDoS attacks?

1. Firepower Threat Defense

2. FastNetMon

3. Snort

4. Splunk

The correct answer is: FastNetMon

FastNetMon is specifically designed to identify Denial-of-Service (DoS) and Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks. It works by monitoring network traffic in real-time to detect unusual patterns or spikes that typically characterize these types of attacks. FastNetMon can analyze traffic data, calculate bandwidth usage, and identify packet rates, enabling it to spot the signs of a DDoS attack very effectively. While other tools listed have capabilities to monitor network security or analyze traffic, they do not focus exclusively on DDoS detection. For instance, Firepower Threat Defense provides a broader range of security features, including firewall capabilities, intrusion prevention, and advanced threat protection but is not specialized in DDoS identification. Snort, being an intrusion detection system (IDS), can detect various network attacks with its signature-based detection but may not have built-in capabilities specifically targeted at DDoS attack identification. Splunk is a powerful data analysis tool that enables various forms of data aggregation and analysis but requires additional configuration and implementations to be effective specifically for DDoS detection. FastNetMon’s specialization and design make it particularly effective for identifying and managing the specific challenges posed by DoS and DDoS attacks, making it the optimal choice in