CertNexus Certified Cyber Secure Coder (CSC) — Question 50

Which of the following are common areas of vulnerabilities in a network switch? (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. Default port state
• B. Default credentials
• C. Default protocols
• D. Default encryption
• E. Default IP address

Correct answer: A, B

Explanation

The correct answers are A and B because default port states can leave ports open and vulnerable, while default credentials can be easily exploited if not changed. Options C, D, and E may also present risks, but they are not as commonly exploited as the default port states and credentials.