Which of the following can block an attack at Layer 7?

A cybersecurity administrator needs to implement a Layer 7 security control on a network and block potential attacks.

Which of the following can block an attack at Layer 7? (Select TWO).
A . HIDS
B . NIPS
C . HSM
D . WAF
E . NAC
F . NIDS
G . Stateless firewall

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Answer: DF

Explanation:

A WAF (Web Application Firewall) and NIDS (Network Intrusion Detection System) are both examples of Layer 7 security controls. A WAF can block attacks at the application layer (Layer 7) of the OSI model by filtering traffic to and from a web server. NIDS can also detect attacks at Layer 7 by monitoring network traffic for suspicious patterns and behaviors.

Reference: CompTIA Security+ Study Guide, pages 94-95, 116-118