CompTIA Network+ (N10-007) — Question 441

A network engineer is hardening the security of a remote office. The firewall at this location needs to remain accessible for remote management by technicians.
The firewall vendor advises disabling port 443 from WAN-facing access. In addition to disabling port 443, which of the following can the engineer do to MOST effectively balance the remote connectivity and security needs for this site?

Answer options

• A. Enable an IPSec tunnel.
• B. Enable RDP access to the firewall.
• C. Enable port 80 access.
• D. Enable Telnet access to the firewall.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

Enabling RDP access to the firewall provides a secure method for remote management, as RDP can use encryption to protect the session. In contrast, IPSec tunnels are more complex and may not be necessary for simple management tasks. Port 80 and Telnet access do not provide secure communication, exposing the firewall to potential vulnerabilities.