Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH v13) — Question 274

As part of a college project, you have set up a web server for hosting your team’s application. Given your interest in cybersecurity, you have taken the lead in securing the server. You are aware that hackers often attempt to exploit server misconfigurations. Which of the following actions would best protect your web server from potential misconfiguration-based attacks?

Answer options

• A. Regularly backing up server data
• B. Enabling multi-factor authentication for users
• C. Implementing a firewall to filter traffic
• D. Performing regular server configuration audits

Correct answer: D

Explanation

Performing regular server configuration audits is crucial as it helps identify and rectify misconfigurations that could be exploited by attackers. While enabling multi-factor authentication and implementing a firewall are important security measures, they do not directly address the issue of misconfigurations. Regular backups, while valuable, do not prevent attacks, making option D the best choice.