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CompTIA Security+ · CompTIA
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The keyword here is "Critical" that is the reason "B" is the answer. However, it would have been "C". Always read the question carefully in order to detect "keyword"
Why I chose B instead of C. The administrator only wants to increase security not necessarily looking for the absolute best solution for this critical service. Decommissioning would resolve the issue but they are only looking to increase the security. Even though the VLAN still has some security threats, the security has at least been increased by the segmentation
C. Decommissioning the system The most secure option is to decommission the system entirely. End-of-life systems are no longer supported by the vendor, meaning they will not receive security patches. This makes them highly vulnerable to attacks. By decommissioning the system, the organization can eliminate the risk associated with it. While the other options may provide some level of security, they do not address the fundamental issue of the system being end-of-life.