THIS PROCEDURE DOES NOT MINIMIZE THE RISK OF BEING SUCCESSFULLYATTACKED BECAUSE WINDOWS XP HAS SEVERAL VULNERABILITIES THAT ARE REMOVED ONLYAFTER UPDATES HAVE BEEN APPLIED
5.
Correct Answers: D
A. Incorrect:
This procedure does not minimize the risk of being successfully
attacked because Windows XP has several vulnerabilities that are removed only
after updates have been applied. Therefore, the computer might be exploited
while Automatic Updates is downloading and installing the updates.
B. Incorrect:
This procedure does not minimize the risk of being successfully
after updates have been applied. Therefore, the computer might be exploited after
it is connected to the Internet, but before the latest service packs and updates have
been applied. Even if you might apply these updates as quickly as possible, your
computer can be compromised within a few minutes of being connected to the
Internet.
C. Incorrect:
This procedure does not minimize the risk of being successfully
D. Correct:
This procedure reduces the risk of a successful network attack against
the system by remaining disconnected from the network during the installation of
Windows XP. Windows XP has many known vulnerabilities that are removed
when the latest service pack and critical updates are applied. Even performing the
installation behind a firewall is risky because the computer might be attacked by
computers on the local network infected with worms or viruses. You should con-
sider connecting to the Internet only after all updates have been applied.