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CPEH-001 · Question #196
A large mobile telephony and data network operator has a data that houses network elements. These are essentially large computers running on Linux. The perimeter of the data center is secured with…
The correct answer is A. Network elements must be hardened with user ids and strong passwords. Regular security tests. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.
Question
A large mobile telephony and data network operator has a data that houses network elements. These are essentially large computers running on Linux. The perimeter of the data center is secured with firewalls and IPS systems. What is the best security policy concerning this setup?
Options
- ANetwork elements must be hardened with user ids and strong passwords. Regular security tests
- BAs long as the physical access to the network elements is restricted, there is no need for
- CThere is no need for specific security measures on the network elements as long as firewalls and
- DThe operator knows that attacks and down time are inevitable and should have a backup site.
How the community answered
(35 responses)- A71% (25)
- B6% (2)
- C9% (3)
- D14% (5)
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