An engineer has ensured that the switches are using the latest OS, the servers have the latest patches, and the endpoints' definitions are up to date. Which of the following will these actions most effectively prevent?
Applying the latest OS updates, patches, and endpoint definitions is the most effective way to prevent known exploits, which are attacks leveraging previously discovered vulnerabilities for which fixes are available.
[Reference:, CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Official Study Guide, Domain 2.3: "Applying patches and updates prevents exploitation of known vulnerabilities.", Exam Objectives 2.3: “Analyze potential indicators associated with network attacks.”, , ]
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