Deal of The Day! Hurry Up, Grab the Special Discount - Save 25% - Ends In 00:00:00 Coupon code: SAVE25
Welcome to Pass4Success

- Free Preparation Discussions
Mail Us support@pass4success.com
Location US
Mob_nav_barsMENU

CompTIA SY0-701 Exam - Topic 1 Question 4 Discussion

A security analyst scans a company's public network and discovers a host is running a remote desktop that can be used to access the production network. Which of the following changes should the security analyst recommend?
B) Setting up a VPN and placing the jump server inside the firewall
A) Changing the remote desktop port to a non-standard number
C) Using a proxy for web connections from the remote desktop server
D) Connecting the remote server to the domain and increasing the password length

CompTIA SY0-701 Exam - Topic 1 Question 4 Discussion

Actual exam question for CompTIA's SY0-701 exam
Question #: 4
Topic #: 1
[All SY0-701 Questions]

A security analyst scans a company's public network and discovers a host is running a remote desktop that can be used to access the production network. Which of the following changes should the security analyst recommend?

Show Suggested Answer Hide Answer
Suggested Answer: B

A VPN is a virtual private network that creates a secure tunnel between two or more devices over a public network. A VPN can encrypt and authenticate the data, as well as hide the IP addresses and locations of the devices. A jump server is a server that acts as an intermediary between a user and a target server, such as a production server. A jump server can provide an additional layer of security and access control, as well as logging and auditing capabilities. A firewall is a device or software that filters and blocks unwanted network traffic based on predefined rules. A firewall can protect the internal network from external threats and limit the exposure of sensitive services and ports. A security analyst should recommend setting up a VPN and placing the jump server inside the firewall to improve the security of the remote desktop access to the production network.This way, the remote desktop service will not be exposed to the public network, and only authorized users with VPN credentials can access the jump server and then the production server.Reference: CompTIA Security+ Study Guide: Exam SY0-701, 9th Edition, Chapter 8: Secure Protocols and Services, page 382-3831; Chapter 9: Network Security, page 441-4421


by Teri at Dec 24, 2023, 02:08 AM

Limited Time Offer

25%

Off

Get Premium SY0-701 Questions as Interactive Web-Based Practice Test or PDF

Contribute your Thoughts:

0/2000 characters
Submit Cancel
Mollie
10 months ago
I think increasing password length is a good idea too.
upvoted 0 times
...
Clarence
10 months ago
Surprised they even had RDP exposed like that!
upvoted 0 times
...
Fausto
10 months ago
A proxy could help, but it's not the main fix here.
upvoted 0 times
...
Blair
10 months ago
Changing the port? That's just security through obscurity.
upvoted 0 times
...
Celestina
11 months ago
Definitely a VPN is the way to go!
upvoted 0 times
...
Evangelina
11 months ago
Connecting the remote server to the domain sounds like it could improve security, but I wonder if increasing the password length is really sufficient without other measures.
upvoted 0 times
...
Eric
11 months ago
I’m a bit confused about using a proxy for web connections. I don’t recall if that directly addresses the remote desktop issue.
upvoted 0 times
...
Adaline
11 months ago
I think setting up a VPN is a solid recommendation. It was a similar scenario in one of our practice questions, and it really adds a layer of security.
upvoted 0 times
...
Kina
11 months ago
I remember we discussed how changing the remote desktop port might help, but I'm not sure if it's enough on its own.
upvoted 0 times
...
Camellia
11 months ago
Easy peasy! Placing the jump server inside the firewall and setting up a VPN is the clear winner here. That will help secure the connection and prevent unauthorized access to the production network.
upvoted 0 times
...
Hannah
11 months ago
I'm a little confused by this question. Connecting the remote server to the domain and increasing the password length doesn't seem like it would fully address the security issue here. I'll have to think this through carefully.
upvoted 0 times
...
Amber
11 months ago
Ah, I know this type of question. The key is to isolate the remote desktop server from the production network. Setting up a VPN and putting the jump server inside the firewall is definitely the way to go.
upvoted 0 times
...
Ben
11 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. Changing the remote desktop port or using a proxy could also be good options, but I'm not sure which would be the best recommendation.
upvoted 0 times
...
Elke
12 months ago
This seems like a straightforward security question. I'd recommend setting up a VPN and placing the jump server inside the firewall to better secure the connection.
upvoted 0 times
...
Steffanie
12 months ago
I think the key here is understanding what privileges are required for a secure view to reference data across multiple databases. The options mention CREATE_SHARE, SHARE, SELECT, and REFERENCE_USAGE, so I'll need to carefully consider which one is the most appropriate.
upvoted 0 times
...
Tyra
12 months ago
Hmm, I'm not entirely sure about this one. I'll have to think it through carefully before selecting an answer.
upvoted 0 times
...
Tawanna
2 years ago
Guys, I hate to be that person, but have you considered option D? Connecting the remote server to the domain and increasing the password length could be a simple yet effective way to tighten security. Just a thought.
upvoted 0 times
...
Leonie
2 years ago
Ah, I see where you're coming from, but I think option C is the way to go. Using a proxy for the web connections from the remote desktop server could help monitor and control the traffic, without the overhead of a full VPN setup.
upvoted 0 times
...
Clemencia
2 years ago
Hmm, I see what you mean, but I'm not sure a VPN is the best solution here. Changing the port to a non-standard number (option A) could be a quick fix and make it harder for attackers to find the remote desktop.
upvoted 0 times
Delila
2 years ago
Let's go with changing the port to a non-standard number as the recommended change for now.
upvoted 0 times
...
Idella
2 years ago
I agree, it's a quick fix that could make it harder for attackers to gain unauthorized access.
upvoted 0 times
...
Agustin
2 years ago
I think changing the port to a non-standard number is a good first step to take in securing the remote desktop.
upvoted 0 times
...
Danilo
2 years ago
Connecting the remote server to the domain and increasing the password length could make it more secure, too.
upvoted 0 times
...
Buddy
2 years ago
Using a proxy for web connections from the remote desktop server could also help mask the server's location.
upvoted 0 times
...
Johana
2 years ago
But setting up a VPN and placing the jump server inside the firewall might add an extra layer of protection.
upvoted 0 times
...
Tracey
2 years ago
I agree, changing the port to a non-standard number could definitely help increase security.
upvoted 0 times
...
...
Karl
2 years ago
This is a tricky one. The remote desktop access is a major security risk, so we need to take decisive action. I'm leaning towards option B - setting up a VPN and placing the jump server inside the firewall. That way, we can control and monitor the connection more effectively.
upvoted 0 times
...

Save Cancel