1.4.2 Identifying and Preventing Vulnerabilities

• Organizations can improve their network security posture by addressing vulnerabilities through technical, physical, and administrative
• Regularly patching software is a best practice for addressing software
• Security awareness training helps address human vulnerabilities.


  True
• Software vulnerabilities are flaws in software like unpatched operating systems
• Human vulnerabilities are caused by human error or negligence.

  True
• Securing physical access is a prevention strategy for hardware
• Why is it important to implement best practices for network security?

  To address vulnerabilities
• What are network vulnerabilities?

  Weaknesses in a computer network
• Hardware vulnerabilities include unsecured ports and outdated hardware.

  True
• Identifying and addressing vulnerabilities is crucial to prevent attacks
• Securing physical access to network equipment is a prevention strategy for hardware vulnerabilities.


  True
• Organizations can improve network security by addressing vulnerabilities through technical, physical, and administrative
• Software vulnerabilities are flaws or bugs in software
• What is a human vulnerability in network security?

  Risks caused by human error
• Order the prevention strategies for software vulnerabilities:

  1️⃣ Regularly patch and update software

  2️⃣ Use antivirus and anti-malware software

  3️⃣ Implement access controls
• What is one prevention strategy for human vulnerabilities?

  Security awareness training
• Match the vulnerability type with its best practice:

  Software Vulnerabilities ↔️ Regularly patch and update software

  Hardware Vulnerabilities ↔️ Secure physical access

  Human Vulnerabilities ↔️ Enforce strong password policies
• What is the purpose of implementing best practices in network security?

  Secure a computer network
• What is a key practice for addressing hardware vulnerabilities?

  Secure physical access
• What are network vulnerabilities?

  Weaknesses in a network
• What is an example of a hardware vulnerability?

  Unsecured ports
• What is the primary prevention strategy for software vulnerabilities?

  Patch and update software
• Multi-factor authentication helps prevent human vulnerabilities.


  True
• Antivirus software is a best practice for addressing software vulnerabilities
• Email filtering helps prevent phishing scams, addressing human vulnerabilities.


  True
• What is the purpose of vulnerability scanning tools?

  Detect software flaws
• Match the tool with its description:

  Vulnerability Scanning Tools ↔️ Detect software flaws

  Firewalls ↔️ Control network traffic

  Intrusion Detection Systems ↔️ Monitor malicious activity

  Encryption ↔️ Protect data in transit

  Access Controls ↔️ Limit user privileges
• What is a key practice for addressing hardware vulnerabilities?

  Replace outdated hardware
• Firewalls control and monitor network traffic