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PT0-001 · Question #223
During a vulnerability assessment, the security consultant finds an XP legacy system that is running a criticalmbusiness function. Which of the following mitigations is BEST for the consultant to…
The correct answer is B. Put the machine behind the WAF. https://ocio.wa.gov/sites/default/files/public/ModernizationOfLegacyITSystems2014.pdf?n7bd
Vulnerability discovery and analysis
Question
During a vulnerability assessment, the security consultant finds an XP legacy system that is running a criticalmbusiness function. Which of the following mitigations is BEST for the consultant to conduct?
Options
- AUpdate to the latest Microsoft Windows OS.
- BPut the machine behind the WAF.
- CSegment the machine from the main network.
- DDisconnect the machine.
How the community answered
(47 responses)- A6% (3)
- B74% (35)
- C2% (1)
- D17% (8)
Explanation
https://ocio.wa.gov/sites/default/files/public/ModernizationOfLegacyITSystems2014.pdf?n7bd
Topics
#legacy systems#WAF#compensating controls#risk mitigation
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