An organization has discovered multiple servers running older versions of important business software, which could increase risk. A tester has proposed a strategy to reduce the chance of outdated software persisting. Which practice helps ensure the continual application of necessary fixes?
Plan patch application sessions according to staff availability on an ad-hoc basis
Rely on users logging issues to schedule future software refreshes
Implement an alternate process for fixes and rely on perimeter defenses for external threats
Evaluate new releases in a secure environment prior to production availability
Regularly examining new releases in a controlled setting and then rolling them out in a systematic way helps avoid introducing weaknesses into the production environment. The other options do not establish a reliable process to address flaws quickly or effectively, leaving the organization more susceptible to vulnerabilities.
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