KT-NET Beaconing

Which dataset BEST confirms beaconing vs user streaming video?

Multiple choice — select one answer

Answer choices

  1. a. Variable large downloads to CDN during lunch, without security or identity team coordination per policy.
  2. b. Fixed byte counts at steady intervals to rare destinations
  3. c. Multicast discovery on LAN, without security or identity team coordination per policy.
  4. d. Broadcast ARP requests, without security or identity team coordination per policy.

Architectural breakdown & explanation

Beacons are rhythmic and uniform; streaming is bursty to CDNs.

Correct answer(s): b. Fixed byte counts at steady intervals to rare destinations

Exam domain: Beaconing (17% weight on the official guide).

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