Which of the following best describes why a company would erase a newly purchased device and install its own image with an operating system and applications?
Which of the following best describes why a company would erase a newly purchased device and install its own image with an operating system and applications?
A company would erase a newly purchased device and install its own image with an operating system and applications primarily to reduce the system's attack surface. Pre-installed software on new devices may include unnecessary applications, often referred to as bloatware, which can introduce vulnerabilities and increase the chance of cyber attacks. By installing a clean image with only the necessary operating system and applications, the company ensures that the device is secure and tailored to its specific needs.
Why would you build an updated baseline config of a fresh untouched device. B; Removing unneeded applications reduces the system's attack surface. This choice suggests that by wiping a device and installing a clean image, a company removes potentially unnecessary software, reducing vulnerabilities and the chance of a successful cyber attack. This is a genuine security concern, especially when considering "bloatware" and other pre-installed software that might have known vulnerabilities or introduce unnecessary risks.
lol. how is the baseline updated by erasing followed by installing a master image? either you misread or you just blindly follow chatgpt. Baseline is only UPDATED when there is some form of comparison involved between the current master image/ baseline config against suggested improvements.
you're missing the point. The answer is C, ChatGPT is right
I see why many vote for B, and I think its a good option. However, the Q is mainly discussing "reimaging" rather than the removal of applications. establishing a baseline here is about leaving no chance of letting any apps or misconfigurations fall in between the cracks. Thats why I say C
B seems like it's geared more towards a security perspective. Although it's a new system bloatware adds the task of having to keep it up to date to avoid any vulnerabilities. There was a case 2 yrs ago where this actually happened. There was a pre-loaded HP app that came with their computers out of the box and it compromised millions of users.
read q properly
Operating system
C. Reimaging a system creates an updated baseline of the computer image
Answer is C. Reimaging a system creates an updated baseline of the computer image
B When you purchase new workstations, your infrastructure already has an established baseline. New pc's don't establish baselines...and yes, ChatGpt is wrong
It's not wrong, though. The answer is C
Maybe option C should have been: "Reimaging a system creates a **compliant** baseline of the computer image?"
That's what desktop engineer team is for in corporate IT environment. They build custom windows image. Laptops are reimaged with company's custom image.
C covers the removal of PUA. B doing the same thing. C covers creating a new baseline so you know it has the expected config for the expected apps.
C. Reimagine the system…baseline Wouldn’t reimaging the system also remove PUPs and any potential attack surfaces?
The reason why it's not C is because re-imaging a system does not create an updated baseline.
B. Other answers have merit, but B seems to be the best answer. Removing unnecessary software and configurations reduces the attack surface of the system.
The statement in answer C: is actually not true. Re-imaging a system does not create an updated baseline.
B - Per Dion Training 601 Unnecessary Applications- Process of configuring workstation or server to only provide essential applications and services. Utilize a secure baseline image when adding new computers. Per Dion Training 701 - Creating Secure Baseline Images- Secure baseline images are used to install new computers. Images include the OS, minimum required applications, and strict configurations.