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A vulnerability scan reports a critical finding on a legacy application server. The security team verifies that the flagged package is installed, but the vulnerable code path is disabled by configuration and cannot be exploited in the current deployment. The vendor will not support a patch until next quarter. What is the best next step?
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
Distractor review
Ignore the finding because the scanner produced a false positive
The finding should not be ignored; the team still needs documented risk handling even if exploitation is currently blocked.
B
Best answer
Request a risk exception and document compensating controls until patching is possible
This is the best response because the team has confirmed the issue cannot be immediately remediated, but the organization still needs formal risk ownership. A risk exception documents the temporary acceptance, while compensating controls capture what is being done to reduce exposure until a supported patch becomes available. That is the right balance between operational constraints and security governance.
C
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Disable the vulnerability scanner to prevent repeated alerts
Turning off scanning hides visibility and does nothing to manage the underlying risk or support future verification.
D
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Immediately retire the server even though the application is still business-critical
Retiring a critical system may be impractical and disproportionate when a temporary exception with controls can address the risk in the short term.
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: Request a risk exception and document compensating controls until patching is possible — The best action is to request a risk exception and document compensating controls. The team has already validated that the finding is not immediately exploitable in the current configuration, but the risk still exists because the vulnerable component remains present and unsupported. Security operations should preserve the finding, assign ownership, and define controls such as segmentation, monitoring, and restricted access until patching or replacement is possible. Why others are wrong: Ignoring the issue removes accountability and may leave the organization exposed if the configuration changes. Disabling the scanner hides evidence rather than reducing risk. Retiring the server may be unrealistic and disruptive when a temporary exception process is available and the business still depends on the system.
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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