A Cloud Service Provider Wants to Offer Hardened Virtual Server

question 188

Multiple Choice

A cloud service provider wants to offer hardened virtual server images for provisioning purposes. This will enable users to use only the operating system services that are allowed by the provider. Which of the following tasks are MOST appropriate for the hardening process? (Select TWO) .

• A) Disable automatic updates.
• B) Disable the command prompt.
• C) Disable unneeded ports and services.
• D) Disable the local administrator account.
• E) Disable the remote desktop connection.
• F) Disable complex passwords.

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