CS0-003 · Question #521
A security analyst is conducting a vulnerability assessment of a company's online store. The analyst discovers a critical vulnerability in the payment processing system that could be exploited…
The correct answer is D. Patch the vulnerability as soon as possible to ensure customer payment information is secure. Discovering a critical vulnerability in the payment processing system poses an immediate risk to customer payment information. Promptly patching such vulnerabilities is essential to protect sensitive data and maintain trust. Delaying remediation, even until the next maintenance…
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A security analyst is conducting a vulnerability assessment of a company's online store. The analyst discovers a critical vulnerability in the payment processing system that could be exploited, allowing attackers to steal customer payment information. Which of the following should the analyst do next?
Options
- ALeave the vulnerability unpatched until the next scheduled maintenance window to avoid potential
- BPerform a risk assessment to evaluate the potential impact of the vulnerability and determine
- CIgnore the vulnerability since the company recently passed a payment system compliance audit.
- DPatch the vulnerability as soon as possible to ensure customer payment information is secure.
How the community answered
(45 responses)- A4% (2)
- B7% (3)
- C13% (6)
- D76% (34)
Explanation
Discovering a critical vulnerability in the payment processing system poses an immediate risk to customer payment information. Promptly patching such vulnerabilities is essential to protect sensitive data and maintain trust. Delaying remediation, even until the next maintenance window, leaves the system exposed to potential exploits.
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