A vulnerability scan shows a critical flaw in an internet-facing workload. The most effective next step is to:

The correct answer is A. Apply the relevant security patch immediately. Explanation:Immediate patching of critical vulnerabilities in exposed workloads minimizes the window of opportunity for exploitation, which is crucial in cloud environments.

Vulnerability Management

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AApply the relevant security patch immediately
BWait until the next scheduled update window
CMonitor the asset without action
DDisable vulnerability scanning for that workload

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A
80% (44)
B
11% (6)
C
5% (3)
D
4% (2)

Explanation

Explanation:Immediate patching of critical vulnerabilities in exposed workloads minimizes the window of opportunity for exploitation, which is crucial in cloud environments.

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