Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) — Question 77

Which of the following are NOT a countermeasure to traffic analysis?

Answer options

• A. Padding messages.
• B. Eavesdropping.
• C. Sending noise.
• D. Faraday Cage B

Correct answer:

Explanation

The correct answer is B. Eavesdropping refers to the act of intercepting and listening to communications, which does not prevent traffic analysis. In contrast, padding messages, sending noise, and using a Faraday Cage are all methods aimed at obscuring or protecting information from analysis.