Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) R80 — Question 297

In R80 spoofing is defined as a method of:

Answer options

• A. Disguising an illegal IP address behind an authorized IP address through Port Address Translation.
• B. Hiding your firewall from unauthorized users.
• C. Detecting people using false or wrong authentication logins
• D. Making packets appear as if they come from an authorized IP address.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because spoofing involves altering packet information to make it seem as if it originates from a legitimate source. Option A describes NAT, while option B refers to firewall security measures, and option C is about authentication, none of which accurately define spoofing.