A cybersecurity team has witnessed numerous vulnerability events recently that have affected operating systems. The team decides to implement host-based IPS, firewalls and two-factor authentication…

The correct answer is A. System hardening. System hardening is the process of securing a system by reducing its attack surface, applying patches and updates, configuring security settings, and implementing security controls. System hardening can help prevent or mitigate vulnerability events that may affect operating…

Submitted by marco_it· Mar 6, 2026Vulnerability Management

Question

A cybersecurity team has witnessed numerous vulnerability events recently that have affected operating systems. The team decides to implement host-based IPS, firewalls and two-factor authentication. Which of the following does this most likely describe?

Options

ASystem hardening
BHybrid network architecture
CContinuous authorization
DSecure access service edge

How the community answered

(28 responses)

A
89% (25)
B
7% (2)
D
4% (1)

Explanation

System hardening is the process of securing a system by reducing its attack surface, applying patches and updates, configuring security settings, and implementing security controls. System hardening can help prevent or mitigate vulnerability events that may affect operating systems. Host-based IPS, firewalls, and two-factor authentication are examples of security controls that can be applied to harden a system.

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#System hardening#Host security#Vulnerability mitigation#IPS

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