An organization suffered a data breach due to a web server vulnerability. During the root cause analysis, what should be identified first to ensure a thorough investigation?
Identifying the initial entry point of the breach is crucial as it helps in understanding how the attackers were able to bypass defenses and gain access. This information is foundational for tracing the path the attackers took and discovering any other potential vulnerabilities they might have exploited. Although identifying affected data, compromised user accounts, and the timeframe of the breach are important, they are subsequent steps that rely on understanding the initial entry point.
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