CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) — Question 360

Which of the following should a security team do first before a new web server goes live?

Answer options

• A. Harden the virtual host.
• B. Create WAF rules.
• C. Enable network intrusion detection.
• D. Apply patch management.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

Harden the virtual host is essential as it secures the server environment before any exposure to potential threats. While creating WAF rules, enabling network intrusion detection, and applying patch management are also important, they should be done after ensuring that the virtual host is properly configured and secured.