Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) Attacks Prevention

Question 1

Juniper Firewalls can inspect encrypted traffic (such as HTTPS) by decrypting and re-encrypting it. This process allows the firewall to analyze the content for malicious activity, including MitM attacks where the attacker tries to intercept or modify encrypted communication.

Answer 1

Encrypted Traffic Inspection

Question 2

Juniper Firewalls can perform SSL/TLS decryption to inspect traffic that uses these encryption protocols. By decrypting the traffic, the firewall can detect signs of MitM attacks, such as forged certificates, and block malicious connections.

Answer 2

SSL/TLS Decryption

Question 3

Juniper Firewalls may support PKI, which is essential for ensuring the integrity of digital certificates. Properly configured PKI can help prevent MitM attacks by verifying the authenticity of digital certificates used in secure communication.

Answer 3

Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Support

Question 4

Juniper Firewalls can enforce strong authentication and access control policies. By ensuring that only authorized users and devices can access sensitive resources, they reduce the risk of MitM attacks where unauthorized parties attempt to intercept communication.

Answer 4

Authentication and Access Control

Question 5

IDS/IPS capabilities in Juniper Firewalls can detect and block MitM attack patterns. They can identify anomalies in network traffic and take action to prevent attackers from intercepting communication.

Answer 5

Intrusion Detection/Prevention System (IDS/IPS)