A network technician is setting up a new router. Since it is exposed to the public, which of the following are the BEST steps the technician should take when setting up this device? (Choose two.)
A) Disable unnecessary services.
B) Use private IP addresses.
C) Allow remote management access.
D) Disable the console port.
E) Enable encryption.
F) Upgrade to the latest firmware.

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Disable unnecessary services and upgrade to the latest firmware are the best steps to take when setting up a router that is exposed to the public. Disabling unnecessary services reduces the attack surface of the router, and upgrading to the latest firmware ensures that the router has the latest security patches.

A Network Technician Is Setting Up a New Router