Question
You are the security analyst for a technology company that develops proprietary software solutions for clients in the healthcare industry. During a security audit, you discover a vulnerability in a software solution sold to clients that could allow an unauthorized user to access sensitive patient data. Which of the following actions should you take first to manage this situation effectively? (Select the two best options.)
A.Document the vulnerability in detail, including how it was discovered, potential impacts, and any temporary mitigations that can be applied.
B.Use media outlets to notify clients of the software vulnerability
C.Post the vulnerability details on the company's public blog.
D.Initiate the organization's incident response processes.
A.Document the vulnerability in detail, including how it was discovered, potential impacts, and any temporary mitigations that can be applied.
B.Use media outlets to notify clients of the software vulnerability
C.Post the vulnerability details on the company's public blog.
D.Initiate the organization's incident response processes.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
In this situation, the two best options to take first to manage the vulnerability effectively are:
A. **Document the vulnerability in detail, including how it was discovered, potential impacts, and any temporary mitigations that can be applied.**
- It's critical to have a comprehensive record of the vulnerability for analysis and future reference. Detailed documentation assists in understanding the extent of the issue, its potential impact, and how it can be mitigated in the short term.
D. **Initiate the organization's incident response processes.**
- Following detection, it's essential to activate incident response protocols. This ensures that the issue is addressed promptly, involving the necessary stakeholders to assess the situation and implement any necessary fixes or responses to protect sensitive data.
Using media outlets (B) or posting on a public blog (C) about the vulnerability should not be the first action taken, as these could exacerbate the situation without properly assessing the risk and implementing protective measures.
A. **Document the vulnerability in detail, including how it was discovered, potential impacts, and any temporary mitigations that can be applied.**
- It's critical to have a comprehensive record of the vulnerability for analysis and future reference. Detailed documentation assists in understanding the extent of the issue, its potential impact, and how it can be mitigated in the short term.
D. **Initiate the organization's incident response processes.**
- Following detection, it's essential to activate incident response protocols. This ensures that the issue is addressed promptly, involving the necessary stakeholders to assess the situation and implement any necessary fixes or responses to protect sensitive data.
Using media outlets (B) or posting on a public blog (C) about the vulnerability should not be the first action taken, as these could exacerbate the situation without properly assessing the risk and implementing protective measures.