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After running an Nmap scan on a local area network, a penetration tester notices several older Linux servers have port 23 open. Which of the following should the systems administrator do as a security best practice?

  • A. Use a non-standard port for Telnet.
  • B. Disable and uninstall the Telnet service.
  • C. Ensure the kernels are up to date with the latest patches.
  • D. Configure the firewall to allow Telnet access only from trusted networks.
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Suggested Answer: A 🗳️

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TonySparks1
2 years, 5 months ago
Selected Answer: B
I would go with B but that is CompTIA for you. For fest security practice, I would not use telnet. Any thoughts?
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saci_frosty
2 years, 5 months ago
Selected Answer: A
This what they do here https://www.dpstele.com/best-practices/netguardian-telnet.php
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