Sniffers can be prevented by using

Asked In: BPSC TRE 3.0

Options

  • A. wired environment
  • B. ethernet LAN
  • C. switched network
  • D. More than one of the above
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

C. switched network

Detailed Explanation

Correct Answer: Switched network.

A switched network reduces the ability of ordinary packet sniffers to capture traffic intended for other devices. Unlike a shared hub, a switch generally forwards unicast frames only to the destination port. However, sniffing is still possible through techniques such as ARP spoofing or port mirroring.