Certified SOC Analyst (CSA) — Question 45

What is the process of monitoring and capturing all data packets passing through a given network using different tools?

Answer options

• A. Network Scanning
• B. DNS Footprinting
• C. Network Sniffing
• D. Port Scanning

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, Network Sniffing, which specifically refers to the technique of capturing and analyzing network traffic. Options A (Network Scanning) and D (Port Scanning) relate to discovering devices and open ports on a network, respectively, while B (DNS Footprinting) involves gathering information about a domain's DNS records, not capturing data packets.