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N10-009 · Question #152
N10-009 Question #152: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is D: Change the default admin passwords.. Changing default admin passwords is a fundamental first step in device hardening to prevent unauthorized access.
Submitted by cyberguy42· Mar 6, 2026Network Security
Question
A systems administrator is configuring a new device to be added to the network. The administrator is planning to perform device hardening prior to connecting the device. Which of the following should the administrator do first?
Options
- AUpdate the network ACLs.
- BPlace the device in a screened subnet.
- CEnable content filtering.
- DChange the default admin passwords.
Explanation
Changing default admin passwords is a fundamental first step in device hardening to prevent unauthorized access.
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