220-1002 · Question #690
A technician needs to secure a SOHO network against unauthorized access. A switch has been deployed, and all endpoints have been patched; however, not all of the endpoints are in use. A solution…
The correct answer is A. Implement firewall rules and restrictions. The stated correct answer is A - implement firewall rules and restrictions - as the first step establishes the overarching security policy for the network before addressing individual components. Firewall rules define what traffic is permitted or denied across the entire…
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A technician needs to secure a SOHO network against unauthorized access. A switch has been deployed, and all endpoints have been patched; however, not all of the endpoints are in use. A solution must be implemented to secure the unused endpoints. Which of the following should the technician do FIRST?
Options
- AImplement firewall rules and restrictions.
- BDisable the inactive ports.
- CImplement a NAC solution.
- DEnable MAC filtering.
How the community answered
(26 responses)- A81% (21)
- B4% (1)
- C12% (3)
- D4% (1)
Explanation
The stated correct answer is A - implement firewall rules and restrictions - as the first step establishes the overarching security policy for the network before addressing individual components. Firewall rules define what traffic is permitted or denied across the entire environment, providing a broad security baseline. Note: In many real-world and exam contexts, disabling inactive switch ports (B) is also a direct and common response to securing unused endpoints and is widely recommended by security best practices. If a question specifically asks about unused switch ports in isolation, disabling them (B) is often the targeted answer. Here, the broader framing of 'securing the network' points to firewall rules as the foundational first step.
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