Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) — Question 118

You’ve just gained root access to a Centos 6 server after days of trying. What tool should you use to maintain access?

Answer options

• A. Disable Key Services
• B. Create User Account
• C. Download and Install Netcat
• D. Disable IPTables

Correct answer: B

Explanation

Creating a user account (option B) allows you to retain access to the server even if the root account is compromised or locked out. The other options do not provide a means of maintaining access: disabling services (A) could hinder your connection, installing Netcat (C) is not a reliable method for persistent access, and disabling IPTables (D) exposes the server to security risks.