What is a good password recommendation for a Cisco router?
- Use the service password-encryption command to protect a password used to log into a remote device across the network.
- Use a minimum of 7 characters.
- Zeroize all passwords used.
- Use one or more spaces within a multiword phrase.
Explanation: Strong password guidelines for Cisco routers include:
- Use a minimum password length of eight or more characters remembering that longer is better.
- A password cannot begin with a space but spaces within a passphrase are allowed on a Cisco router.
- The service password-encryption command can only protect passwords being viewed within the configuration, not as they are sent across the network.
Exam with this question: Module 4: Quiz – Secure Device Access Network Security
Please login or Register to submit your answer