An employee recently departed under bad terms, and the client is concerned for their SOHO network security. Which of the following should the technician do FIRST?

The correct answer is B. Change default password. Changing the password is the highest-priority first action because the departed employee likely knows the current wireless and/or router admin password. Until the credentials are changed, the former employee retains the ability to access the network remotely, regardless of any…

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APhysically secure the access point
BChange default password
CLower the transmission power
DAssign static IP addresses

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(33 responses)

B
94% (31)
C
3% (1)
D
3% (1)

Explanation

Changing the password is the highest-priority first action because the departed employee likely knows the current wireless and/or router admin password. Until the credentials are changed, the former employee retains the ability to access the network remotely, regardless of any other measures taken. Physically securing the access point (A) prevents tampering with hardware but does not stop someone who already knows the credentials from connecting wirelessly. Lowering transmission power (C) reduces range but an attacker who knows the password can still connect from a shorter distance. Assigning static IPs (D) does not prevent unauthorized access - an attacker can simply set their device to a matching static IP.

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#SOHO security#password management#network access control#departing employee

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