Dell EMC Exam D-SF-A-24 Topic 2 Question 15 Discussion

Actual exam question for Dell EMC's D-SF-A-24 exam

Question #: 15
Topic #: 2

During analysis, the Dell Services team found outdated applications and operating systems with missing security patches. To avert potential cyberattacks, Dell recommends application and operating system hardening measures.

Why is security hardening important for A.R.T.I.E .?

AEnhance operational cost.

BDecrease attack surface.

CEnhance productivity.

DRemove redundancy.

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by Jerry at Feb 09, 2025, 04:10 AM

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Gilma

3 months ago

Ah, security hardening, the IT equivalent of wearing a suit of armor to the beach. Gotta keep those cyberattackers at bay, even if it means sacrificing a little comfort.

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Nan

2 months ago

A) Enhance operational cost.

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Nan

2 months ago

C) Enhance productivity.

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Nan

2 months ago

B) Decrease attack surface.

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Jamika

3 months ago

D) Remove redundancy? What does that have to do with security hardening? Definitely B) Decrease attack surface.

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Valda

3 months ago

A) Enhance operational cost? Really? I don't think that's what they're going for with security hardening. Gotta be B) Decrease attack surface.

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Fallon

2 months ago

It's all about minimizing vulnerabilities to protect the system.

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Tu

2 months ago

Yeah, reducing the potential entry points for attackers is key.

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Rosalyn

3 months ago

I agree, decreasing the attack surface is crucial for security.

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Marica

4 months ago

Hmm, I was going to say C) Enhance productivity, but now I'm not so sure. Security is probably more important than productivity in this case.

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Lawrence

3 months ago

I agree, security should definitely be a top priority for A.R.T.I.E. to prevent cyberattacks.

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Raylene

3 months ago

B) Decrease attack surface.

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Kerrie

4 months ago

I believe enhancing productivity is also important, as it can help the organization operate more efficiently.

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Ula

4 months ago

B) Decrease attack surface is clearly the correct answer here. Security hardening is all about reducing the potential entry points for attackers to exploit.

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