GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC) — Question 46

Which of the following statements about Microsoft's VPN client software is FALSE?

Answer options

• A. The VPN interface can be figured into the route table.
• B. The VPN interface has the same IP address as the interface to the network it's been specified to protect.
• C. The VPN client software is built into the Windows operating system.
• D. The VPN tunnel appears as simply another adapter.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

Option B is incorrect because the VPN interface typically receives a different IP address than the network interface it is designed to protect. The other options accurately describe features of Microsoft's VPN client software, such as its integration into the Windows OS and its functionality in routing.