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Sarah is working with a small business and noticed that they have a consumer-grade wireless router serving their business. What common hardening checklist item should she validate first as part of securing the device?

Answer Options

A

Removing unnecessary software

B

Running a vulnerability scan

C

Ensuring the default password has been changed

D

Ensuring that unneeded ports have been disabled

Correct Answer: C

Explanation

The first step in securing a consumer-grade router is to change the default password. Once that has been completed, updating the firmware, turning off unneeded services, and running a vulnerability scan are all common steps. Routers typically do not have unnecessary software running.