When planning OS upgrades to enhance security in a cloud environment, which action should be prioritized to ensure the most effective mitigation against known vulnerabilities?
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Implement hot fixes for non-critical, yet recent, software issues
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Schedule regular updates to ensure all components are up to date
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Prioritize upgrading to the newest Long-Term Support (LTS) version
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Apply the latest security patches to address known vulnerabilities
Security patches address known vulnerabilities and should be applied promptly to mitigate potential risks. While all the options provided are components of a good security posture, applying security patches is generally the most effective single action to protect against known security issues. Regular updates and patch management are critical components of maintaining OS security. Long-term support (LTS) versions of OS provide stability, and scheduled updates ensure regular enhancements, but they might not address immediate security threats as effectively as targeted security patches. Moreover, although hot fixes can address specific issues, they are not always focused solely on security and may not cover all known vulnerabilities.
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