CAS-003 · Question #262
CAS-003 Question #262: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is A: Isolate the system on a secure network to limit its contact with other systems. The payroll system is not meeting security policy due to missing OS security patches. We cannot apply the patches to the system because the vendor states that the system is only supported on the current OS patch level. Therefore, we need another way of securing the system. We can
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Options
- AIsolate the system on a secure network to limit its contact with other systems
- BImplement an application layer firewall to protect the payroll system interface
- CMonitor the system's security log for unauthorized access to the payroll application
- DPerform reconciliation of all payroll transactions on a daily basis
Explanation
The payroll system is not meeting security policy due to missing OS security patches. We cannot apply the patches to the system because the vendor states that the system is only supported on the current OS patch level. Therefore, we need another way of securing the system. We can improve the security of the system and the other systems on the network by isolating the payroll system on a secure network to limit its contact with other systems. This will reduce the likelihood of a malicious user accessing the payroll system and limit any damage to other systems if the payroll system is attacked.
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