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An organization is deciding between building a solution in-house versus purchasing a solution for a new customer facing application. When security threat are taken into consideration, a key advantage of purchasing a solution would be the availability of?
Suggested Answer: B
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Ilene
11 months ago
I don't see how D really fits into this scenario.
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Rusty
11 months ago
Totally agree with C, it's a big plus for purchasing!
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Willard
12 months ago
Wait, are we sure buying is safer? Seems risky too!
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Sheron
12 months ago
I think A could also be a factor, but not as strong.
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Merissa
1 year ago
Definitely C, patching and updates are crucial!
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Devora
1 year ago
Digital Rights Management sounds important, but I can't recall if it directly relates to security threats in this context.
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Donte
1 year ago
I feel like we practiced a question similar to this, and patching was definitely highlighted as a major benefit of buying a solution.
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Chaya
1 year ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I think outsourcing might also play a role in security, since vendors usually have dedicated teams for that.
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Fannie
1 year ago
I remember discussing how purchasing a solution often means getting regular patching and updates from the vendor, which can really help with security.
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Sherly
1 year ago
The availability of patching and updates is definitely the key advantage here when it comes to security. Purchasing a solution means you don't have to worry about maintaining that yourself.
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Bulah
1 year ago
I'm a little confused by the wording of this question. What exactly do they mean by "security threat" and how that relates to the advantages of purchasing a solution? I'll have to think about that a bit more.
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Arminda
1 year ago
Patching and updates, got it. That makes sense as a big advantage of going with a purchased solution. I feel pretty confident about this one.
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Jody
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. I'm trying to think through the security implications of building in-house versus purchasing a solution. I'll have to review my notes on that.
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Cathern
1 year ago
This one seems pretty straightforward. The key advantage of purchasing a solution is the availability of patching and updates, which is option C.
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Ceola
1 year ago
The question mentions "cluster membership," so I'm leaning towards B. cpconfig as the best option.
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Elfriede
1 year ago
I guess it might involve maintenance too, but I lean towards A since the responsibilities seem broader than just one department.
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Leigha
1 year ago
Hey, at least with D) you can keep the hackers out by charging them an arm and a leg to access your app. But C) is still the smart choice.
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Lazaro
1 year ago
Outsourcing security? No thanks, I'd rather trust the experts at the software company to handle that. C) is the correct answer.
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Earleen
1 year ago
Digital Rights Management could also be important for protecting customer data.
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Lindy
1 year ago
I think C) Patching and updates would be the best option for security.
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Sunshine
1 year ago
Outsourcing security can be risky, but having experts handle it can be beneficial.
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Caprice
1 year ago
I agree, it's important to have regular patching and updates for security.
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Pearlie
1 year ago
B) Persistent VPN? I think that's more for remote access than actual security against threats. C) is the way to go.
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Nelida
1 year ago
C) Patching and updates are crucial for staying ahead of security threats.
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Buddy
1 year ago
B) I agree, persistent VPN might not be the best option for overall security.
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Pansy
1 year ago
A) Outsourcing could also provide additional security measures from a specialized vendor.
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Crista
2 years ago
D) Digital Rights Management? Really? That's like trying to secure your house by locking the front door and leaving all the windows wide open.
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Hana
1 year ago
User 3: Patching and updates are crucial for staying ahead of security threats.
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Magda
1 year ago
User 2: Yeah, having experts handle security can be a huge advantage.
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Trevor
1 year ago
User 1: Outsourcing sounds like a good option for security.
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Florinda
2 years ago
C) Patching and updates seems like the obvious choice here. Keeping the software up-to-date is crucial for security.
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Lamonica
1 year ago
D: Digital Rights Management might provide additional security measures.
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Marcos
1 year ago
C: Outsourcing could also be a good option to ensure security.
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Ceola
1 year ago
B: I agree, keeping the software up-to-date is essential.
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Lashawnda
1 year ago
C) Patching and updates seems like the obvious choice here. Keeping the software up-to-date is crucial for security.
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Christiane
1 year ago
A: I think C) Patching and updates is the best option for security.
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Youlanda
2 years ago
A) Outsourcing.
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Cherry
2 years ago
But outsourcing could also provide specialized expertise to handle security threats efficiently.
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Glen
2 years ago
I agree with Frank, Patching and updates can help in addressing security threats more effectively.
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Frank
2 years ago
I think the key advantage of purchasing a solution would be Patching and updates.