CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Practice Question

An organization has just deployed a new network infrastructure device and assigned a systems administrator to ensure it is secured. What is the BEST initial action the systems administrator should take to mitigate the risk of unauthorized access due to common credential attacks?

  • Conduct a full vulnerability scan on the device

  • Change the default credentials immediately

  • Enforce account lockout policies

  • Update the firmware to the latest version

CompTIA Security+ SY0-701
Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations
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