You are responsible for validating a security patch on your organization's internal network. After the patch is applied, what is the primary task you should perform to confirm its effectiveness?
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Conduct a controlled test to verify that the vulnerability is no longer exploitable.
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Analyze the potential impact of the patch on external systems and connections.
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Evaluate the patch by reviewing the changes made to the source code.
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Perform a new vulnerability scan to identify any additional security issues.
Performing a controlled test of the affected systems ensures that the patch has successfully mitigated the vulnerability it was intended to fix. This involves verifying that the vulnerability is no longer exploitable and that the system remains functional. Simply scanning for new vulnerabilities, assessing code changes, or analyzing external impacts does not confirm the specific mitigation of the patched vulnerability or the system's operational state.
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