Understanding Cisco Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals (CBROPS) — Question 204

Which technology prevents end-device to end-device IP traceability?

Answer options

• A. encryption
• B. tunneling
• C. load balancing
• D. NAT/PAT

Correct answer: D

Explanation

NAT/PAT (Network Address Translation/Port Address Translation) disguises the IP addresses of devices on a local network by translating them to a single public IP address, making it difficult to trace individual devices. In contrast, encryption secures data, tunneling creates secure connections, and load balancing distributes traffic but does not affect IP traceability.