CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) — Question 190

A network engineer and a security engineer are discussing ways to monitor network operations. Which of the following is the BEST method?

Answer options

• A. Disable Telnet and force SSH.
• B. Establish a continuous ping.
• C. Utilize an agentless monitor.
• D. Enable SNMPv3 with passwords.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

Enabling SNMPv3 with passwords (D) is the best method as it provides secure monitoring of network operations with authentication and encryption. Disabling Telnet and enforcing SSH (A) improves security but does not directly monitor network operations. A continuous ping (B) does not provide comprehensive monitoring, and utilizing an agentless monitor (C) may lack the depth of information required for effective oversight.