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CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Practice Question

When implementing hardening techniques on a company's main database server to minimize its attack surface, which of the following measures should be taken FIRST?

  • Update the server to the latest stable OS version and apply all available security patches.

  • Conduct a vulnerability scan to identify and fix security flaws.

  • Implement account lockout policies after several failed login attempts.

  • Configure the firewall to allow only essential traffic.

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