CompTIA CASP+ (CAS-004) — Question 252

A corporation discovered its internet connection is saturated with traffic originating from multiple IP addresses across the internet. A security analyst needs to find a solution to address future occurrences of this type of attack.

Which of the following would be the BEST solution to meet this goal?

Answer options

• A. Implementing cloud-scrubbing services
• B. Upgrading the internet link
• C. Deploying a web application firewall
• D. Provisioning a reverse proxy

Correct answer: A

Explanation

Implementing cloud-scrubbing services is the best solution because it specifically targets and mitigates distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks by filtering out malicious traffic before it reaches the organization. Upgrading the internet link may improve bandwidth but won't address the attack itself. Deploying a web application firewall and provisioning a reverse proxy can enhance security but are not primarily designed to handle the scale of traffic seen in such attacks.