CompTIA CySA+ CS0-003 Practice Question

During an active incident response, an analyst has identified a server that has been compromised by malware. The server is part of a clustered database that includes real-time replication to other nodes. To prevent the spread of the malware, which of the following is the BEST course of action to isolate the compromised server while maintaining the highest degree of operational availability?

  • Disconnect the affected server's network connection.

  • Start re-imaging the affected server to remove the malware.

  • Implement a rule on the firewall to block all traffic from the affected server.

  • Shut down the affected server immediately.

CompTIA CySA+ CS0-003
Incident Response and Management
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