What type of host is exposed to the public Internet for a specific reason and hardened to perform only that function for authorized users?

The correct answer is B. Bastion. A bastion host is a server that is fully exposed to the public Internet, but is extremely hardened to prevent attacks and is usually dedicated for a specific application or usage; it is not something that will serve multiple purposes. This singular focus allows for much more…

Submitted by kim_seoul· Apr 18, 2026Cloud Platform & Infrastructure Security

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Options

AProxy
BBastion
CHoneypot
DWAF

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A
3% (1)
B
87% (33)
C
8% (3)
D
3% (1)

Explanation

A bastion host is a server that is fully exposed to the public Internet, but is extremely hardened to prevent attacks and is usually dedicated for a specific application or usage; it is not something that will serve multiple purposes. This singular focus allows for much more stringent security hardening and monitoring.

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#Bastion host#Network security#System hardening#Internet-facing systems

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