Exam SY0-701 topic 1 question 445 discussion

Actual exam question from CompTIA's SY0-701

Question #: 445
Topic #: 1

[All SY0-701 Questions]

Which of the following is the best security reason for closing service ports that are not needed?

A. To mitigate risks associated with unencrypted traffic
B. To eliminate false positives from a vulnerability scan
C. To reduce a system's attack surface
D. To improve a system's resource utilization

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Suggested Answer: C 🗳️

by Fourgehan at Nov. 30, 2024, 5:39 a.m.

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9149f41

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Selected Answer: C

A system's attack surface refers to all the points or areas where an attacker could try to break into or exploit the system. This includes open ports, services, software, user accounts, and any other features that could be targeted.

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Fourgehan

4 months, 4 weeks ago

Selected Answer: C

Closing unnecessary service ports reduces the number of entry points available for attackers to exploit. This minimizes the attack surface, which refers to the sum of all potential vulnerabilities and access points in a system. By limiting the attack surface, you decrease the chances of unauthorized access or exploitation of vulnerabilities associated with open ports

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