FC0-U61 · Question #208
A technician is setting up a router and would like to increase the security level. Which of the following actions will achieve this?
The correct answer is B. Changing the default admin password. To increase a router's security, changing the default administrative password is a fundamental and effective action. Default passwords are a known vulnerability that attackers can exploit.
Question
A technician is setting up a router and would like to increase the security level. Which of the following actions will achieve this?
Options
- AInstalling anti-malware on the router
- BChanging the default admin password
- CIncreasing transmission power
- DConfiguring multifactor logon authentication
How the community answered
(58 responses)- A5% (3)
- B81% (47)
- C12% (7)
- D2% (1)
Why each option
To increase a router's security, changing the default administrative password is a fundamental and effective action. Default passwords are a known vulnerability that attackers can exploit.
Most consumer-grade routers do not support the installation of anti-malware software; their security is primarily managed through firmware updates and built-in features.
Changing the default admin password is a critical security measure because default credentials are often publicly known or easily guessed, making the router susceptible to unauthorized access and configuration changes. A strong, unique password significantly hardens the router against common attacks by preventing malicious actors from easily logging into its management interface.
Increasing transmission power affects the wireless signal range and strength, not the router's security against unauthorized access or cyber threats.
While multifactor authentication significantly enhances security, many standard routers do not offer MFA as an option for local administrative logins.
Concept tested: Basic network device security configuration
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