A Penetration Tester Observes That Several High-Numbered Ports Are Listening

question 73

Multiple Choice

A penetration tester observes that several high-numbered ports are listening on a public web server. However, the system owner says the application only uses port 443. Which of the following would be BEST to recommend?

• A) Transition the application to another port.
• B) Filter port 443 to specific IP addresses.
• C) Implement a web application firewall.
• D) Disable unneeded services.

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