Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) — Question 494

What must be secured on physical hardware to prevent unauthorized access to systems?

Answer options

• A. BIOS
• B. SSH
• C. RDP
• D. ALOM

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is crucial for system startup and configuration, making it a primary target for unauthorized access. Securing the BIOS helps prevent attackers from altering system settings or booting from unauthorized devices. In contrast, SSH (Secure Shell), RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol), and ALOM (Advanced Lights Out Manager) are software or remote management protocols that do not reside on the hardware level in the same way as the BIOS.