350-601 Security Practice Question
A network engineer is hardening a Nexus 9000 switch. Which action is most effective in reducing the attack surface?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Disabling all unused services
Disabling unused services reduces the number of potential attack vectors.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Configuring a strong enable password
Why it's wrong here
Important but not the most effective for attack surface.
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Implementing CoPP
Why it's wrong here
CoPP protects control plane, but does not reduce attack surface.
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Enabling SNMP v3 with secure keys
Why it's wrong here
This secures SNMP, but disabling unused services is more comprehensive.
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Disabling all unused services
Why this is correct
This reduces attack surface directly.
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