CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) — Question 567

A security administrator needs to reduce the attack surface in the company's data centers. Which of the following should the security administrator do to complete this task?

Answer options

• A. Implement a honeynet.
• B. Define Group Policy on the servers.
• C. Configure the servers for high availability.
• D. Upgrade end-of-support operating systems.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

Upgrading end-of-support operating systems is essential as they no longer receive security updates, leaving them vulnerable to attacks. The other options, while beneficial in different contexts, do not directly address the reduction of the attack surface in terms of outdated software that could be exploited.