A small company wants to set up a server that is accessible from the company network as well as the Internet.
Which of the following is MOST important to determine before allowing employees to access the server remotely?
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A. B. C. D.B.
The correct answer is B. A security method of allowing connections.
Before allowing employees to access a server remotely, it is crucial to determine the security method of allowing connections. This means that the company should establish secure access controls, such as using strong authentication mechanisms, implementing firewalls and intrusion detection/prevention systems, and encrypting the communication channels to protect the server and its data from unauthorized access, modification, or theft. This is especially important when employees access the server from outside the company network, over the internet, where the risk of attacks and breaches is higher.
The quality of the computer used to connect (option A) is not as critical as the security measures, as long as the computer meets the minimum requirements to access the server, such as having a compatible operating system and software.
The employees' home ISP speeds (option C) are also not a priority in determining remote access since it mainly affects the connection speed and stability, rather than the security of the connection or the server.
The geographical location of the employees (option D) may be relevant to some extent, for example, to comply with legal and regulatory requirements or to optimize network routing, but it is not the most important factor in securing remote access to the server.
In summary, when setting up a server that is accessible from the company network and the internet, it is critical to prioritize security measures and establish a secure method of allowing remote connections, such as VPN, SSH, or HTTPS, before granting access to employees or other authorized users.