What routine security measure is most effective in protecting against emerging threats?

The correct answer is A. System patches. Many new threats depend on exploiting system flaws. By routinely patching your system, you will achieve a significant level of protection against emerging threats. Answer option C is incorrect. Updating a disaster recovery plan will not be effective against emerging threats. Answ

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Options

ASystem patches
BProperly configuring the firewall
CUpdating the disaster recovery plan
DVulnerability assessments

How the community answered

(17 responses)

A
71% (12)
B
18% (3)
D
12% (2)

Explanation

Many new threats depend on exploiting system flaws. By routinely patching your system, you will achieve a significant level of protection against emerging threats. Answer option C is incorrect. Updating a disaster recovery plan will not be effective against emerging threats. Answer option B is incorrect. Obviously the firewall should be properly configured, but that is less effective against emerging threats. Answer option D is incorrect. A vulnerability assessment is usually only useful against known threats, not emerging threats.

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#patch management#emerging threats#vulnerability mitigation#security controls

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