Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH v13) — Question 160

You have been hired as an intern at a start-up company. Your first task is to help set up a basic web server for the company's new website. The team leader has asked you to make sure the server is secure from common threats. Based on your knowledge from studying for the CEH exam, which of the following actions should be your priority to secure the web server?

Answer options

• A. Limiting the number of concurrent connections to the server
• B. Installing a web application firewall
• C. Regularly updating and patching the server software
• D. Encrypting the company's website with SSL/TLS

Correct answer: C

Explanation

Regularly updating and patching the server software is crucial because it addresses vulnerabilities that could be exploited by attackers. While limiting connections, installing a web application firewall, and encrypting traffic are important, they do not replace the need for keeping software up-to-date, which is a foundational security practice.