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CCCS-203B · Question #6

A security team is tasked with ensuring that all installed packages in their cloud workloads are regularly analyzed for vulnerabilities. They want to integrate CrowdStrike Falcon's pre-runtime…

The correct answer is B. Utilize Falcon Spotlight to scan for vulnerabilities and integrate with patch management solutions. Option A: Even trusted vendors can distribute software with vulnerabilities. Without vulnerability scanning, critical security issues in dependencies could go undetected. Option B: Falcon Spotlight provides automated vulnerability scanning for installed packages, identifying…

Cloud Workload Vulnerability Management

Question

A security team is tasked with ensuring that all installed packages in their cloud workloads are regularly analyzed for vulnerabilities. They want to integrate CrowdStrike Falcon's pre-runtime protection to enhance security visibility. What is the most effective approach for detecting and mitigating vulnerabilities before execution?

Options

  • AOnly allow software installations from trusted vendors without performing vulnerability scanning
  • BUtilize Falcon Spotlight to scan for vulnerabilities and integrate with patch management solutions
  • CRely on traditional antivirus (AV) software to detect vulnerabilities in installed packages
  • DImplement only network-based intrusion detection systems (IDS) to monitor for suspicious activity

How the community answered

(32 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    75% (24)
  • C
    16% (5)
  • D
    6% (2)

Explanation

Option A: Even trusted vendors can distribute software with vulnerabilities. Without vulnerability scanning, critical security issues in dependencies could go undetected. Option B: Falcon Spotlight provides automated vulnerability scanning for installed packages, identifying risks before execution. Integrating with a patch management solution ensures quick remediation of detected vulnerabilities. Option C: Traditional AV software primarily detects known malware signatures but does not provide proactive vulnerability scanning for installed software. Dedicated vulnerability management tools are necessary. Option D: IDS solutions detect suspicious network activity but do not proactively identify vulnerabilities in installed packages. Pre-runtime vulnerability scanning is essential for mitigating risks before execution.

Topics

#pre-runtime protection#Falcon Spotlight#vulnerability management#patch management integration

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