GIAC GISF Exam - Topic 2 Question 35 Discussion

Actual exam question for GIAC's GISF exam

Question #: 35
Topic #: 2

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Which of the following does an anti-virus program update regularly from its manufacturer's Website?

AHotfixes

BDefinition

CService packs

DPermissions

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Suggested Answer: B

by Ilene at Oct 08, 2023, 06:56 AM

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Natalie

3 months ago

C is also a thing, but B is the main one for definitions.

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Martina

3 months ago

Wait, do anti-virus programs really update that often?

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Dorthy

3 months ago

B is the right answer, no doubt about it.

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Valentin

4 months ago

I thought it was A? Hotfixes seem important too.

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Jeannetta

4 months ago

Definitely B, that's what keeps it effective!

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Johnetta

4 months ago

I don't recall seeing permissions being updated regularly by anti-virus programs, so I think it has to be one of the other options.

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Beatriz

4 months ago

I feel like hotfixes and service packs are more about the software itself rather than the virus definitions. I hope I'm remembering that correctly.

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Carman

4 months ago

I remember practicing a question about software updates, and I think definitions were mentioned as a key part of what anti-virus software needs to keep current.

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Abraham

5 months ago

I think anti-virus programs mainly update their definitions to recognize new threats, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the only thing they update.

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Renea

5 months ago

Easy one! Anti-virus programs update their virus definition files regularly to keep up with the latest malware. Option B is the clear answer.

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Malcolm

5 months ago

I'm a bit confused on this one. I know anti-virus programs update, but I'm not sure if it's hotfixes, service packs, or something else. I'll have to make an educated guess.

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Gayla

5 months ago

Definitely definitions. Anti-virus software needs to stay up-to-date with the latest virus signatures to protect against new threats.

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Alton

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm not entirely sure about this one. I'll have to think it through carefully before selecting an answer.

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Marci

5 months ago

I'm pretty sure anti-virus programs regularly update their virus definitions, so I'll go with option B.

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Shawn

5 months ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'm not entirely sure which of these options the CSA recommended. I'll have to think it through carefully and review my notes before selecting an answer.

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Shawna

5 months ago

I was confused about whether multicloud-based was a valid deployment. I guess I'll have to double-check that.

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Felicidad

5 months ago

I always get tripped up on these control type questions. But the supervisor's pre-approval sounds like it blocks something from happening, right?

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Yuki

5 months ago

Hmm, this looks like a tricky one. I'll need to think through the steps carefully to ensure I don't miss anything.

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Iesha

5 months ago

Wait, is verbal consent really not enough? I'm not 100% certain about bank privacy rules.

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Dalene

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a little unsure about the specifics of the Standardized Service Contract principle and how it relates to service composition. I'll need to review my notes on that.

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