CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) — Question 56

A company prevented direct access from the database administrators’ workstations to the network segment that contains database servers. Which of the following should a database administrator use to access the database servers?

Answer options

• A. Jump server
• B. RADIUS
• C. HSM
• D. Load balancer

Correct answer: A

Explanation

A Jump server is specifically designed to provide a controlled access point for administrators to reach sensitive systems like database servers, making it the correct choice. RADIUS is an authentication protocol, HSM is for secure key management, and a Load balancer distributes traffic, none of which facilitate direct access to the database servers in this scenario.