What is recommended for publicly accessible network jacks?

What is recommended for publicly accessible network jacks?

• A. Network jacks located in public areas should be disabled and only enabled when network access is explicitly authorized, with visitors escorted.
• B. Public network jacks should always be enabled for convenience.
• C. Visitors may connect to public jacks without supervision.
• D. Network jacks require no authorization to use.

Answer: (A)

Public network access points in public areas present a high risk of unauthorized devices connecting to the network. Disabling those jacks and only enabling them when explicit authorization is granted—and with supervision—creates a controlled, auditable process for connections. This reduces the chances of rogue laptops, malware, or unapproved equipment linking into the network and helps ensure that every connection is identified, approved, and monitored. If jacks were left always on or available without supervision or authorization, anyone could plug in a device, increasing the likelihood of security incidents and noncompliance.

Public network access points in public areas present a high risk of unauthorized devices connecting to the network. Disabling those jacks and only enabling them when explicit authorization is granted—and with supervision—creates a controlled, auditable process for connections. This reduces the chances of rogue laptops, malware, or unapproved equipment linking into the network and helps ensure that every connection is identified, approved, and monitored. If jacks were left always on or available without supervision or authorization, anyone could plug in a device, increasing the likelihood of security incidents and noncompliance.