Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) — Question 446

Hardening the operating system refers to all of the following except:

Answer options

• A. Limiting administrator access
• B. Closing unused ports
• C. Removing antimalware agents
• D. Removing unnecessary services and libraries

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because removing antimalware agents would actually weaken the security of the operating system, rather than harden it. Options A, B, and D all represent valid hardening techniques that enhance the security posture by limiting access and reducing potential attack surfaces.