Question
A company prevented direct access from the database administrators’ workstations to the network segment that contains database servers. Which of the following should a database administrator use to access the database servers?
- A. Jump server Correct
- B. RADIUS
- C. HSM
- D. Load balancer
Explanation
A jump server (jump box) is a hardened host placed between network segments; administrators connect to it and then reach the restricted servers from there, so access can be controlled and monitored at one point. RADIUS provides centralized authentication but does not provide a path into the segment. An HSM stores and manages cryptographic keys, and a load balancer spreads traffic across servers.
