Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH v12) — Question 244

Given below are different steps involved in the vulnerability-management life cycle.

1) Remediation
2) Identify assets and create a baseline
3) Verification
4) Monitor
5) Vulnerability scan
6) Risk assessment

Identify the correct sequence of steps involved in vulnerability management.

Answer options

• A. 2 → 5 → 6 → 1 → 3 → 4
• B. 2 → 4 → 5 → 3 → 6 → 1
• C. 2 → 1 → 5 → 6 → 4 → 3
• D. 1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → 5 → 6

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct sequence starts with identifying assets and creating a baseline, followed by performing a vulnerability scan, assessing risks, remediating vulnerabilities, verifying the fixes, and finally monitoring for future vulnerabilities. Options B, C, and D do not follow this logical flow of vulnerability management, which is essential for effective risk mitigation.