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Which action implements physical access control as part of the security program of an organization?
The correct answer is A. configuring a password for the console port. Physical access control involves restricting direct physical interaction with IT assets; configuring a password on a device's console port is a direct measure to control who can physically connect and access the device.
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Which action implements physical access control as part of the security program of an organization?
Options
- Aconfiguring a password for the console port
- Bbacking up syslogs at a remote location
- Cconfiguring enable passwords on network devices
- Dsetting up IP cameras to monitor key infrastructure
How the community answered
(42 responses)- A90% (38)
- B5% (2)
- C2% (1)
- D2% (1)
Why each option
Physical access control involves restricting direct physical interaction with IT assets; configuring a password on a device's console port is a direct measure to control who can physically connect and access the device.
Configuring a password for the console port directly restricts unauthorized physical connection and command-line access to the device, implementing a form of physical access control.
Backing up syslogs is an operational security measure for auditing and data retention, not a physical access control mechanism.
Configuring enable passwords controls logical access to privileged modes on a device, not physical access to the device or its ports.
Setting up IP cameras is a physical security measure for monitoring and deterrence, but it does not *control* physical access; it observes unauthorized activity.
Concept tested: Physical access control
Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/ios/12_2/security/security_cfg/scfch4.html
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