Question
A software development company is looking to enhance its security practices by incorporating attack methodology frameworks into its vulnerability assessment process. The company's management wants to ensure its web applications are secure against known threats and attack techniques.
Which of the following actions should the company prioritize to integrate these frameworks and improve its security posture?
answer
Upgrade network infrastructure.
Conduct regular penetration testing of web applications.
Purchase and deploy additional antivirus software.
Increase the frequency of security awareness training.
Which of the following actions should the company prioritize to integrate these frameworks and improve its security posture?
answer
Upgrade network infrastructure.
Conduct regular penetration testing of web applications.
Purchase and deploy additional antivirus software.
Increase the frequency of security awareness training.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
To effectively incorporate attack methodology frameworks into the vulnerability assessment process and improve the company's security posture, the company should prioritize the following action:
**Conduct regular penetration testing of web applications.**
Penetration testing simulates real-world attacks on the web applications to identify and exploit vulnerabilities. By regularly performing penetration tests, the company can stay current with known threats and attack techniques, assess its defenses, and address any vulnerabilities before they can be exploited by attackers. This action aligns directly with the goal of enhancing security practices by embedding attack methodologies into the vulnerability assessment process.
While upgrading network infrastructure, purchasing additional antivirus software, and increasing the frequency of security awareness training are all important components of a comprehensive security strategy, they do not directly integrate attack methodology frameworks into the vulnerability assessment process as effectively as regular penetration testing would.
**Conduct regular penetration testing of web applications.**
Penetration testing simulates real-world attacks on the web applications to identify and exploit vulnerabilities. By regularly performing penetration tests, the company can stay current with known threats and attack techniques, assess its defenses, and address any vulnerabilities before they can be exploited by attackers. This action aligns directly with the goal of enhancing security practices by embedding attack methodologies into the vulnerability assessment process.
While upgrading network infrastructure, purchasing additional antivirus software, and increasing the frequency of security awareness training are all important components of a comprehensive security strategy, they do not directly integrate attack methodology frameworks into the vulnerability assessment process as effectively as regular penetration testing would.