A network administrator wants to know which systems on the network are at risk of a known vulnerability.
Which of the following should the administrator reference?
Correct Answer: E
A Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) is a publicly available database of known security vulnerabilities and exposures that affect various software and hardware products. A CVE entry provides a standardized identifier, a brief description, and references to related sources of information for each vulnerability or exposure. A network administrator can reference the CVE database to check if any of the systems on the network are affected by a known vulnerability, and if so, what are the potential impacts and mitigations.
A Service Level Agreement (SLA) is a contract between a service provider and a customer that defines the expected level and quality of service, such as availability, performance, and security. An SLA does not provide information on specific vulnerabilities or exposures affecting the systems or services.
A Patch Management Policy is a set of rules and procedures that govern how patches are applied to systems and software to fix bugs, improve functionality, or address security issues. A patch management policy can help prevent or reduce the risk of vulnerabilities or exposures, but it does not provide information on specific vulnerabilities or exposures affecting the systems or software.
A Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) is a legal contract between two or more parties that prohibits the disclosure of confidential or proprietary information to unauthorized parties. An NDA does not provide information on specific vulnerabilities or exposures affecting the systems or information.
A Site Survey Report is a document that summarizes the results of a physical inspection and assessment of a network site, such as the layout, infrastructure, equipment, and environmental conditions. A site survey report can help identify and resolve potential network issues, such as interference, signal strength, or coverage, but it does not provide information on specific vulnerabilities or exposures affecting the network devices or software.
References
What is CVE?
What is a Service Level Agreement (SLA)?
Guide to Enterprise Patch Management Planning
NDA, MSA, SOW and SLA. Confidentiality agreements when you outsource QA Site Survey Report