Why is it necessary to verify that a security gap has been properly closed after remediation?

To assign credit to the team that performed the remediation

To confirm that the remediation was effective and that the control now works as intended

To close the ticket without further action, regardless of whether the fix worked

To update the risk register with the cost of the remediation

A security team is tracking remediation of a critical finding. The fix is scheduled to be deployed in a change window next week. What is the most important action to ensure the remediation is properly tracked?

Close the finding immediately to reduce the open findings count.

Assign an owner and set a due date for the remediation task.

Wait until the change window to take any action.

Send a reminder to all employees about the upcoming change.

After remediating a critical vulnerability, the security team wants to ensure the fix is effective and that no new gaps were introduced. Which action best verifies the remediation?

Review the patch notes and assume the fix is correct.

Update the remediation plan and close the ticket without further testing.

Wait for the next scheduled annual penetration test to verify.

Re-run the vulnerability scan on the affected system and review the results.

What is the ultimate goal of the continuous improvement cycle in security?

To achieve a state where no further testing is ever needed

To enhance the overall security posture by systematically reducing risk over time

To create a static security program that does not change over time

To eliminate all security risks completely

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Domain 7Objective 4

Explain How Security Controls Are Continually Tested and Gaps Are Remediated. CYBERSECURITY-DEFENSE-ARCHITECT Practice Questions (Page 1)

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Why is it necessary to verify that a security gap has been properly closed after remediation?
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A security team is tracking remediation of a critical finding. The fix is scheduled to be deployed in a change window next week. What is the most important action to ensure the remediation is properly tracked?
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After remediating a critical vulnerability, the security team wants to ensure the fix is effective and that no new gaps were introduced. Which action best verifies the remediation?
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What is the ultimate goal of the continuous improvement cycle in security?
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Which security testing methodology is most focused on simulating a full-scale, adversarial attack with the goal of testing the organization's detection and response capabilities, not just specific technical vulnerabilities?
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