CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) — Question 815

After a recent vulnerability scan, a security engineer needs to harden the routers within the corporate network. Which of the following is the most appropriate to disable?

Answer options

• A. Console access
• B. Routing protocols
• C. VLANs
• D. Web-based administration

Correct answer: D

Explanation

Disabling web-based administration is crucial because it can expose the router to remote attacks through the web interface. In contrast, console access, routing protocols, and VLANs are essential for local management and network functionality, and they should be configured securely rather than disabled altogether.