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A legacy application server has a critical vulnerability, but the vendor will not release a fix for 30 days. Which two compensating controls are the best short-term risk reduction steps? Select two.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Good practice is not just finding the correct option. The wrong answers often show the exact trap the exam wants you to fall into.
A
Best answer
Restrict access to the server to known admin IPs or a jump host.
Correct because limiting who can reach the server reduces exposure while the vulnerability remains unpatched. Fewer reachable sources means fewer opportunities for exploitation.
B
Best answer
Place a web application firewall or IPS rule in front of the exposed service.
Correct because a compensating network control can block common exploit patterns or suspicious requests while the permanent fix is unavailable. This helps reduce immediate risk without shutting the service down.
C
Distractor review
Document the issue and wait for the vendor patch without making any changes.
Incorrect because documentation alone does not lower the risk. The server remains exposed for the full 30 days.
D
Distractor review
Open the service to more networks so monitoring tools can see it better.
Incorrect because expanding exposure makes exploitation more likely. Better monitoring does not justify widening the attack surface.
E
Distractor review
Disable logging to reduce the performance overhead caused by the vulnerability.
Incorrect because logging is valuable for detection and investigation. Turning it off reduces visibility without reducing the actual risk.
Common exam trap
Common exam trap: NAT rules depend on direction and matching traffic
NAT is not only about the public address. The inside/outside interface roles and the ACL or rule that matches traffic are just as important.
Technical deep dive
How to think about this question
NAT questions usually test address translation, overload/PAT behaviour, static mappings and whether the right traffic is being translated. Read the interface direction and address terms carefully.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
- PAT allows many inside hosts to share one public address using ports.
- Inside local and inside global describe the private and translated addresses.
- NAT ACLs identify traffic for translation, not always security filtering.
TExam Day Tips
- Identify inside and outside interfaces first.
- Check whether the scenario needs static NAT, dynamic NAT or PAT.
- Do not confuse NAT matching ACLs with normal packet-filtering intent.
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FAQ
Questions learners often ask
What does this SY0-701 question test?
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Restrict access to the server to known admin IPs or a jump host. — When a patch is unavailable, the best short-term response is to reduce exposure and filter hostile traffic. Restricting access to known admin paths or a jump host narrows who can reach the vulnerable service, and a WAF or IPS can block known exploit patterns before they reach the application. These are classic compensating controls because they buy time while maintaining service availability. Why others are wrong: Documentation without action leaves the vulnerability fully exposed. Expanding access increases attack surface, which is the opposite of risk reduction. Disabling logging removes detection capability and does nothing to stop exploitation. Compensating controls should limit both reachability and exploitability until the patch arrives.
What should I do if I get this SY0-701 question wrong?
Then try more questions from the same exam bank and focus on understanding why the wrong options are tempting.
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