An administrator finds that non-production servers are being frequently compromised, production servers are rebooting at unplanned times and kernel versions are
several releases behind the version with all current security fixes.
Which of the following should the administrator implement?
A.
Snapshots
B.
Sandboxing
C.
Patch management
D.
Intrusion detection system
Explanation:
Patch management is the process of maintaining the latest source code for applications and operating systems by applying the latest vendor updates. This helps
protect a systems from newly discovered attacks and vulnerabilities.
Incorrect Answers:
A: Snapshots are backups of virtual machines that can be used to quickly recover from errors or poor updates. It does not ensure that the latest kernel version with
all current security fixes is installed on the system.
B: Sandboxing is the process of isolating a system before installing new applications on it so as to restrict any potential malware that may be embedded in the new
application from being able to cause harm to production systems. It does not ensure that the latest kernel version with all current security fixes is installed on the
system.
D: An intrusion detection system (IDS) is an automated system that detects intrusions or security policy violations on networks or host systems. It does not ensure
that the latest kernel version with all current security fixes is installed on the system.Dulaney, Emmett and Chuck Eastton, CompTIA Security+ Study Guide, Sixth Edition, Sybex, Indianapolis, 2014, pp 204-205, 220
Stewart, James Michael, CompTIA Security+ Review Guide, Sybex, Indianapolis, 2014, pp 21, 231-232, 249, 250