A Network Attack That Is Exploiting a Vulnerability in the SNMP

question 71

Multiple Choice

A network attack that is exploiting a vulnerability in the SNMP is detected. Which of the following should the cybersecurity analyst do FIRST?

• A) Apply the required patches to remediate the vulnerability.
• B) Escalate the incident to senior management for guidance.
• C) Disable all privileged user accounts on the network.
• D) Temporarily block the attacking IP address.

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