CDPSE · Question #383
An organization is implementing database servers that will store personal data within a hosting environment. Which of the following is MOST important to incorporate to help ensure the privacy of the d
The correct answer is B. System hardening. System hardening is the most important control for database servers storing personal data because it reduces the attack surface by removing unnecessary services, closing unused ports, disabling default accounts, and applying security configurations before the server is placed int
Question
An organization is implementing database servers that will store personal data within a hosting environment. Which of the following is MOST important to incorporate to help ensure the privacy of the data?
Options
- ADevice antivirus protection
- BSystem hardening
- CHost-based firewall
- DLog monitoring
How the community answered
(34 responses)- A18% (6)
- B71% (24)
- C3% (1)
- D9% (3)
Explanation
System hardening is the most important control for database servers storing personal data because it reduces the attack surface by removing unnecessary services, closing unused ports, disabling default accounts, and applying security configurations before the server is placed into production. This foundational control limits the number of pathways an attacker could exploit to access the data. Antivirus (A) addresses malware but does not address configuration weaknesses. A host-based firewall (C) is a component of hardening but is only one element of a comprehensive hardening program. Log monitoring (D) is a detective control that identifies incidents after they occur but does nothing to prevent them.
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