CompTIA CySA+ CS0-003 (V3) Practice Question

A cybersecurity analyst is reviewing a vulnerability scan report and notices an entry highlighting a service running an outdated and vulnerable version of SSL. This vulnerability is susceptible to a well-known exploit that allows an attacker to decrypt sensitive information. Given the widespread knowledge and the availability of exploit code for this vulnerability, which of the following is the most appropriate next step for the analyst to take?

  • Prioritize the patching of the affected service.

  • Implement a compensating control by adding a rule to the web application firewall (WAF).

  • Perform a credentialed scan to confirm the vulnerability's presence.

  • Immediately isolate the server from the production network.

CompTIA CySA+ CS0-003 (V3)
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