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CS0-003 · Question #82
A cybersecurity analyst needs to harden a server that is currently being used as a web server. Additionally, web pages require frequent updates, which are performed by a remote contractor. Given the f
The correct answer is A. Uninstall the DNS service D. Disable the Telnet service. You don't need DNS running on a web server. Other servers will provide the entries for that server to be found.
Submitted by mateo_ar· Mar 6, 2026Vulnerability Management
Question
A cybersecurity analyst needs to harden a server that is currently being used as a web server. Additionally, web pages require frequent updates, which are performed by a remote contractor. Given the following output:
Which of the following should the cybersecurity analyst recommend to harden the server? (Choose two.)
Exhibit
Options
- AUninstall the DNS service
- BPerform a vulnerability scan
- CChange the server's IP to a private IP address
- DDisable the Telnet service
- EBlock port 80 with the host-based firewall
- FChange the SSH port to a non-standard port
How the community answered
(46 responses)- A83% (38)
- B2% (1)
- C4% (2)
- E2% (1)
- F9% (4)
Explanation
You don't need DNS running on a web server. Other servers will provide the entries for that server to be found.
Topics
#Server hardening#Vulnerability management#Port security#Service management#Remote access security
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