A small company is experiencing unauthorized access attempts to its Windows workstations. The company suspects that some default security settings may be too permissive. Which of the following…

The correct answer is A. Implement an appropriate group policy. Group Policy allows centralized enforcement of security settings across Windows workstations, making it the appropriate method for tightening default permissions and reducing unauthorized access attempts.

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Question

A small company is experiencing unauthorized access attempts to its Windows workstations. The company suspects that some default security settings may be too permissive. Which of the following actions should an IT technician take?

Options

AImplement an appropriate group policy.
BConfigure automatic updates for Windows.
CReset account passwords.
DEnable account lockout policies.

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A
84% (26)
B
3% (1)
C
3% (1)
D
10% (3)

Explanation

Group Policy allows centralized enforcement of security settings across Windows workstations, making it the appropriate method for tightening default permissions and reducing unauthorized access attempts.

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#Windows security#Group Policy#security hardening

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