A systems administrator is configuring a new device to be added to the network. The administrator is planning to perform device hardening prior to connecting the device. Which of the following should the administrator do first?
The correct answer is:
D. Change the default admin passwords.
Explanation:
Changing the default admin passwords is the most critical first step when performing device hardening. Default credentials are widely known and easily exploited by attackers. By changing these to strong, unique passwords, the administrator ensures that unauthorized access to the device is immediately mitigated.
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