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Which of the following is an example of session layer vulnerability?(a) weak or non-existent mechanisms for authentication(b) overloading of transport-layer mechanisms(c) poor handling of unexpected input(d) highly complex application security controlsThe question was posed to me in a job interview.This intriguing question comes from Network Models topic in division Understanding Network Models for Security of Cyber Security

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Right choice is (a) weak or non-existent mechanisms for AUTHENTICATION

For explanation: Weak or non-existent mechanisms for authentication is an example of session layer vulnerability. Other EXAMPLES are SPOOFING and the HIJACKING of data based on failed-authentication attempts & passing of session-credentials allowing intercept and unauthorized USE.



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