GIAC Exam GCED Topic 4 Question 33 Discussion

Actual exam question for GIAC's GCED exam

Question #: 33
Topic #: 4

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Which of the following applies to newer versions of IOS that decrease their attack surface?

ATelnet cannot be enabled or used

BThe Cisco Discovery Protocol has been removed

CMore services are disabled by default

DTwo-factor authentication is default required

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Suggested Answer: C

Recent versions of IOS have less services enabled by default, older versions vary but generally have more services (even those not needed) enabled by default; this increases the attack surface on the device.

by Lashaunda at Feb 10, 2024, 04:50 AM

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Paola

6 months ago

I agree with Lavelle and Cheryll. Having more services disabled and requiring two-factor authentication would definitely help decrease the attack surface.

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Cheryll

7 months ago

I believe it could also be D) Two-factor authentication is default required. It adds an extra layer of security.

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Lavelle

7 months ago

I think the answer is C) More services are disabled by default. It makes sense to reduce the attack surface.

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