Multiple choice technology security

Which of the following is true?

  1. Servers are generally configured in a secure manner when they are first installed

  2. It is impossible to securely configure a web server

  3. Out of the box settings normally meet what is called minimum baseline security standards

  4. The default settings on web servers are not generally secure
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Web servers ship with default settings optimized for ease of use, not security. They often have unnecessary services enabled, default credentials, or verbose error messages. Options A, B, and C are incorrect because servers require deliberate hardening after installation to be secure.

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