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SY0-701 · Question #749

A security administrator needs to reduce the attack surface in the company's data centers. Which of the following should the security administrator do to complete this task?

The correct answer is D. Upgrade end-of-support operating systems. Upgrading end-of-support operating systems ensures that the servers receive security patches and updates, significantly reducing vulnerabilities and thereby the overall attack surface.

Submitted by ashley.k· Mar 6, 2026Threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigations

Question

A security administrator needs to reduce the attack surface in the company's data centers. Which of the following should the security administrator do to complete this task?

Options

  • AImplement a honeynet.
  • BDefine Group Policy on the servers.
  • CConfigure the servers for high availability.
  • DUpgrade end-of-support operating systems.

How the community answered

(36 responses)
  • A
    6% (2)
  • B
    3% (1)
  • C
    11% (4)
  • D
    81% (29)

Explanation

Upgrading end-of-support operating systems ensures that the servers receive security patches and updates, significantly reducing vulnerabilities and thereby the overall attack surface.

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