IBM C2150-561 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | IBM |
| Exam Name: | IBM Security Network Intrusion Prevention System V4.3 Implementation |
| Exam Number: | 000-561 |
| Exam Price: | USD 200-250 (varies by region) |
| Related Certifications: | IBM Certified Deployment Professional - Security Network Intrusion Prevention System IBM Security Systems Certification |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years (legacy IBM certification program; may be retired) |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Passing Score: | 70% |
| Real Exam Qty: | 60-65 |
| Exam Format: | Multiple choice, Multiple response |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Sample Questions: | IBM C2150-561 Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Proctored exam delivered via Pearson VUE testing centers or authorized online proctoring |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended experience with network security concepts and IBM Security Network Intrusion Prevention System products; no strict prerequisite |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.ibm.com/certify |
IBM C2150-561 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Reporting and Security Analysis | 10% | - Event reporting and log analysis - Compliance and audit reporting |
| Installation and Deployment | 20% | - Sensor deployment strategies - NIPS installation procedures |
| Traffic Monitoring and Intrusion Detection | 20% | - Packet inspection and analysis - Threat detection and response actions |
| NIPS Architecture and Components | 20% | - Sensor and management components overview - IBM Security Network Intrusion Prevention System architecture |
| Policy Configuration | 20% | - Signature management and updates - Security policy creation and tuning |
| System Management and Maintenance | 10% | - Performance tuning and troubleshooting - Device administration and monitoring |
IBM Security Network Intrusion Prevention System V4.3 Implementation Sample Questions:
1. Where in IBM Security SiteProtector System (SiteProtector) would it be determined why an IBM Security Network Intrusion Prevention System V4.3 (Network IPS) appliance is Active with Errors?
A) under Network Summary, select Agent Messages in Network IPS Properties
B) under System Summary, select Agent Messages in SiteProtector Agent Properties
C) under Agent Status, select Agent Messages in Agent Manager Properties
D) under Health Summary, select Agent Messages in Network IPS Properties
2. Which file is accessed on the IBM Security Network Intrusion Prevention System V4.3 appliance to determine why it is Active with Errors in IBM Security SiteProtector System?
A) Engine0 log file
B) Messages log file
C) Kernel log file
D) Boot log file
3. Where are security updates installed through the Local Management Interface?
A) Manage tab, select Update Settings
B) Secure tab, select Security Events
C) Secure tab, select Manage Updates page
D) Manage tab, select Updates and Licensing Administration page
4. What are the correct steps to backing up the firmware configuration on an IBM Security Network Intrusion Prevention System V4.3 appliance?
A) connect to the appliance using a serial cable, log in as admin, and from the Configuration menu select Appliance Management and then select Backup Current Configuration
B) connect a USB CD-ROM and locally connect to the appliance via a terminal emulation program, reboot the appliance, and use the backup utility from the PXE boot server
C) connect remotely to the appliance using a Web browser to the Local Management Console (LMI), log in as admin, navigate to the configuration link on the left menu, select Backup Configuration, and select a location to save the backup file
D) connect to the appliance remotely using SSH terminal, log in as root from the command line, and use the command backup configuration
5. Which three IBM Security Network Intrusion Prevention System models require a network bypass unit to support a Fail Open state? (Choose three.)
A) GX4004-V2
B) GX5208-V2
C) GX7800
D) GX5204
E) GX4004-V2-200
F) GX6116
Solutions:
| Question # 1 Answer: D | Question # 2 Answer: B | Question # 3 Answer: D | Question # 4 Answer: A | Question # 5 Answer: B,C,F |
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