CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1002) — Question 410

A technician has been asked to review the configuration of an executive's SOHO network following a recent news report regarding home Internet routers that are being added to botnets for malicious purposes. Which of the following would be BEST to prevent the router from being added to a botnet? (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. Upgrading to an enterprise-grade router
• B. Enabling WPA2-Enterprise encryption
• C. Changing the default credentials
• D. Updating to the latest firmware
• E. Reducing the transmit power levels
• F. Disabling the SSID from being broadcast

Correct answer: C, D

Explanation

Changing the default credentials is crucial because many attackers rely on these to gain unauthorized access. Updating to the latest firmware is also essential as it often includes security patches that protect against known vulnerabilities. The other options may enhance security but do not directly address the risks of being added to a botnet.