SG0-001 · Question #456
Which of the following storage configurations is the MOST secure with regards to unauthorized access to the storage?
The correct answer is A. DAS storage array connected to a single stand alone server. Direct Attached Storage (DAS) connected to a single standalone server offers the highest security against unauthorized access because it lacks network exposure or shared access points.
Question
Which of the following storage configurations is the MOST secure with regards to unauthorized access to the storage?
Options
- ADAS storage array connected to a single stand alone server
- BNAS storage array attached to an isolated network
- CHybrid storage array running multi-protocols
- DSAN with different levels of user access enforced by individual passwords
How the community answered
(39 responses)- A82% (32)
- B5% (2)
- C3% (1)
- D10% (4)
Why each option
Direct Attached Storage (DAS) connected to a single standalone server offers the highest security against unauthorized access because it lacks network exposure or shared access points.
DAS connected to a single standalone server is the most secure as the storage is directly controlled by one server, with no network exposure or shared access paths that could be exploited by unauthorized users.
NAS, even on an isolated network, is still network-attached and can be accessed by multiple clients, presenting more potential entry points for unauthorized access than DAS.
A hybrid storage array running multi-protocols typically implies network connectivity and complexity in managing security across different access methods, increasing the attack surface.
A SAN involves a dedicated network and multiple servers, which inherently presents a broader attack surface than direct-attached storage, even with user access controls in place.
Concept tested: Storage security architectures
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