Common Security Vulnerabilities Flashcards
1
Q
When addresses improper patch management, what are the layers of software you should considered checking?
A
Operating systems
Application patches
Firmware updates
2
Q
What is a zero day vulnerability?
A
A vulnerability that is being exploited with no patch available. It may be exploited in the wild without our knowledge.
3
Q
What can be done if there is no patch for a zero day vulnerability?
A
You can mitigate by implementing multiple layers of security and avoiding Single Points Of Failure (SPOFs)