A Threat Advisory Alert Was Just Emailed to the IT

question 257

Multiple Choice

A threat advisory alert was just emailed to the IT security staff. The alert references specific types of host operating systems that can allow an unauthorized person to access files on a system remotely. A fix was recently published, but it requires a recent endpoint protection engine to be installed prior to running the fix. Which of the following MOST likely need to be configured to ensure the system are mitigated accordingly? (Choose two.)

• A) Antivirus
• B) HIPS
• C) Application whitelisting
• D) Patch management
• E) Group policy implementation
• F) Firmware updates

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Definitions:

Adjusting Entry

An entry made in the books of accounts to correct or allocate incomes and expenditures to the appropriate accounting periods.

Debit

A financial record that leads to a rise in a company's assets or a reduction in its liabilities on the balance sheet.

Credit

An accounting entry that increases liabilities or equity or decreases an asset or expense.

Prepaid Insurance

An asset account that reflects payments made for insurance coverage periods extending into the future; it is expensed over time as the coverage period lapses.