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Submitted by yuki_2020· Mar 5, 2026Security Operations
Question
A scan report returned multiple vulnerabilities affecting several production servers that are mission critical. Attempts to apply the patches in the development environment have caused the servers to crash. What is the BEST course of action?
Options
- AUpgrade the software affected by the vulnerability.
- BInform management of possible risks.
- CMitigate the risks with compensating controls.
- DRemove the affected software from the servers.
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Topics
#Vulnerability management#Patch management#Compensating controls#Risk mitigation