Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) CybersecurityVulnerability ManagementEasy
A security team is implementing a vulnerability management program and needs to establish a clear policy for handling vulnerabilities. Which of the following is the MOST critical first step in defining a comprehensive vulnerability management policy?
- AConducting an initial vulnerability scan.
- BSelecting a vulnerability scanning tool.
- CEstablishing a patching schedule for all systems.
- DDefining roles and responsibilities for vulnerability management.
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Correct answer: D. Defining roles and responsibilities for vulnerability management.
Before any tools are selected or actions are taken, a clear definition of who is responsible for what aspects of vulnerability management is crucial. This ensures accountability, prevents duplication of effort, and establishes a clear chain of command for identifying, assessing, and remediating vulnerabilities.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Conducting a scan is an operational step, not a policy definition step.
- B. Selecting a tool comes after defining the process and responsibilities.
- C. Establishing a patching schedule is a remediation action, which comes after policy definition and assessment.
Vulnerability Management Policy
A formal document outlining an organization's approach to identifying, assessing, prioritizing, and remediating security vulnerabilities.
- Provides a framework for consistent vulnerability handling.
- Includes roles, responsibilities, and procedures.
- Essential for a mature cybersecurity posture.
Memory trick: Policy's foundation is built on who does what, then how, and finally with what tools.