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Question #: 178
Topic #: 1
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A network administrator is adding a new switch to the network. Which of the following network hardening techniques would be BEST to use once the switch is in production?

  • A. Disable unneeded ports
  • B. Disable SSH service
  • C. Disable MAC filtering
  • D. Disable port security
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Suggested Answer: A 🗳️

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I_Know_Everything_KY
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Selected Answer: A
A, as all other answers will weaken security in different ways
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famco
1 year, 2 months ago
If there are two options also use disable ssh (considering it is about a Switch that allows it)
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Zack007
1 year, 4 months ago
Why not port security?
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1 year, 3 months ago
You wouldn't want to disable port security, as that is the feature on switches that block unauthorized connections to switches based on the connecting device's MAC address. Answers B and C also decrease security. Answer B would disable SSH, the protocol used to securely console into a remote device. Answer C is essentially port security, but it is not really security because anyone can spoof MAC addresses.
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JakeCharles
1 year, 4 months ago
Selected Answer: A
A. Disable unneeded ports
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kungfuseven
1 year, 6 months ago
A: Disabling unused ports can stop a bad guy from plugging a malicious device into an unused port and getting unauthorized access to the network. It can also help train users—especially those in remote offices—to call IT before moving things around. After a few go-rounds of plugging a computer into an empty port and having it not work, most people will take the hint that they need to call IT first.
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