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SK0-005 · Question #250

SK0-005 Question #250: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is D: Disable anonymous access.. This is the best solution to prevent unauthorized files from being copied to the server via FTP because anonymous access allows anyone to log in to the FTP server without providing a username or password. Disabling anonymous access will require users to authenticate with valid cr

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Question

An administrator is investigating several unexpected documents and video files that recently appeared in a network share. The administrator checks the properties of the files and sees the author's name on the documents is not a company employee. The administrator questions the other users, but no one knows anything about the files. The administrator then checks the log files and discovers the FTP protocol was used to copy the files to the server. Which of the following needs to be done to prevent this from happening again?

Options

  • AImplement data loss prevention.
  • BConfigure intrusion detection.
  • CTurn on User Account Control.
  • DDisable anonymous access.

Explanation

This is the best solution to prevent unauthorized files from being copied to the server via FTP because anonymous access allows anyone to log in to the FTP server without providing a username or password. Disabling anonymous access will require users to authenticate with valid credentials before accessing the FTP server.

Topics

#FTP security#Anonymous access#Server vulnerability#Access control

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