Which of the following is a best practice for securing remote access?

The correct answer is D. Using multi-factor authentication. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) requires users to verify their identity using two or more factors (e.g., password + OTP or biometric), making credential theft alone insufficient for unauthorized access. This is especially critical for remote access, which exposes the network…

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Options

AAllowing any device to connect to the network
BNone of the above
CUsing default passwords for remote access accounts
DUsing multi-factor authentication

How the community answered

(42 responses)

A
7% (3)
B
2% (1)
C
2% (1)
D
88% (37)

Explanation

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) requires users to verify their identity using two or more factors (e.g., password + OTP or biometric), making credential theft alone insufficient for unauthorized access. This is especially critical for remote access, which exposes the network to the broader internet. Allowing any device (A) ignores endpoint security. Default passwords (C) are a well-known vulnerability and should always be changed. 'None of the above' (B) is incorrect since MFA is a widely recognized best practice.

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