A security consultant uses a platform known for feed updates to scan an internal environment and sees multiple alerts about outdated software versions. The consultant wants to confirm these alerts are valid. Which step best confirms accuracy of these flagged items?
Ignore repeated alerts on patched systems to reduce redundant messages
Confirm the scanner's feed is updated, then compare flagged versions with each host's software details
Stop retrieving updates so old advisories remain unchanged
Override any reported issues if patches were attempted recently
Confirming feed updates and cross-checking the identified software versions helps demonstrate whether the scanner’s results align with actual installations. The scanning solution relies on frequent feed or plugin updates, so verifying that these updates have been applied and then reviewing the flagged items on each system ensures the reported vulnerabilities are genuine or false positives. Other suggestions, such as ignoring advisories or overriding alerts without a proper check, do not help verify if the reported issues are accurate.
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