Networking Fundamentals · lesson 14 of 17 · 12 min

Network monitoring basics

summary: Monitoring creates visibility into normal network behavior. Useful signals include device availability, traffic volume, authentication events, and unexpected configuration changes.

question: Why establish a normal network baseline?

options:

• To hide alerts
• To recognize unusual behavior
• To avoid documentation
• To remove all logs

correct: To recognize unusual behavior

explanation: A baseline gives investigators context for deciding whether an event is unusual.

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