CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) — Question 55

A newly identified network access vulnerability has been found in the OS of legacy IoT devices. Which of the following would best mitigate this vulnerability quickly?

Answer options

• A. Insurance
• B. Patching
• C. Segmentation
• D. Replacement

Correct answer: C

Explanation

Segmentation is the most effective method to quickly mitigate the vulnerability by isolating the affected devices from the rest of the network, thus reducing the risk of exploitation. Patching and replacement are longer-term solutions that may not be feasible immediately, while insurance does not directly address the technical issue.