INTRODUCTION – Client System Administration, Endpoint Protection and Patching
It will take time to go through this module. You will understand much in client system administration, endpoint protection, and patching. You will know what the various aspects of endpoint protection are, encompassing endpoint protection, endpoint protection and detection, and unified endpoint management (UEM).
Patching is the other area you will learn regarding how organizations perform most processes to secure environments from threats.
Learning Goals
- Describe patch management best practices
- Summarize the typical patching process that organizations usually use to secure systems
- Explain the importance of Web application patching for cybersecurity
- Differentiate the four types of Windows updates
- Understand Why patching is important for protecting against Cybersecurity Threats
- Define patching with meaning in terms of maintaining its integrity system.
- Summarize key developments in device management that have made UEM a popular avenue for endpoint protection.
- Manage endpoints using Xcitium OpenEDR
- Evaluate endpoint protection solutions based on the key factors and considerations.
Summarize useful features of EDR applications (Endpoint Protection and Response). - State what EDR does, focusing it as regards detection and response toward threats.
- Label unified endpoint management (UEM): explain what modern cybersecurity does regarding it.
- Explain key characteristics of endpoint protection including mitigation of vulnerabilities.
- Define endpoint protection as the strategic safeguard of devices on a network.
- Mention common types of endpoint attacks and the way they are defended against.
- Indicate essential distinguishing features of client system administration concerning cybersecurity.
- Define a client in the context of a computer network and its relevance to system security.
CLIENT SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION AND ENDPOINT PROTECTION
1. Which is NOT an example of a client?
- Cellphone
- Laptop
- Personal Computer
- e-mail Server (CORRECT)
Correct, This is not a client’s sample; instead-representing a server sample.
2. Which three (3) threat key factors should be considered when looking at an Endpoint Security Solution?
- threat hunting (CORRECT)
- detection response (CORRECT)
- basic operations
- user education (CORRECT)
Correct, This has one among three components of a complete Index Security.
3. Your organization uses Xcitium OpenEDR for endpoint protection and response (EDR). You want to know the number of each type of endpoint device, such as smartphones, tablets, and PCs. You also want to know the number of corporate-owned devices versus personal devices. Where in the Xcitium Enterprise Platform’s cloud manager can you find an overview of this information?
- Enrollment Options pane
- Audit pane (CORRECT)
- Software Inventory pane
- Endpoint Security pane
Correct. The Audit Section gives a snapshot of all the endpoints that OpenEDR-monitored systems are overseeing. It summarizes operating systems, device types, and other details like how many devices belong to the organization versus users’ own devices.
PATCHING
1. A patch is a set of changes to a computer program or its data designed for which three (3) functions?
- delete
- improve (CORRECT)
- update (CORRECT)
- fix (CORRECT)
Partially correct, This is a modification due to patching.
2. Which two types of updates do most organizations patch as soon as possible after testing?
- Critical and Software
- Security and Service Paks
- Critical and Service Paks
- Security and Critical (CORRECT)
Correct, Most organizations implement critical updates according to their patch schedules immediately.
CLIENT SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION, ENDPOINT PROTECTION AND PATCHING
1. Which three (3) are common Endpoint attack types?
- SQL Injection
- Whale hunting (CORRECT)
- Spear Phishing (CORRECT)
- Ad Network (CORRECT)
Partially correct
2. Endpoint detection and response includes which three (3) of these key technologies?
- One-Time patching process.
- Automatic policy creation for endpoints. (CORRECT)
- Continuous monitoring. (CORRECT)
- Zero-day OS updates. (CORRECT)
Partially correct
3. Which common endpoint attack is targeted at supply chain infiltration?
- Island Hopping (CORRECT)
- Ransomware
- Water Hole
- Spear Phishing
4. What two windows security updates do most organizations always patch?
- important and moderate
- high and important
- critical and important (CORRECT)
- critical and high
5. How frequent will most organizations distribute patches?
- Monthly (CORRECT)
- Weekly
- Annually
- As soon as patches are released
6. Your organization uses Xcitium OpenEDR for endpoint protection and response (EDR). You want to confirm that a specific endpoint has the most recent versions of third-party applications such as VLC media player. Where can you find this information in the Xcitium Enterprise Platform’s cloud manager?
- Summary page
- File List page
- Patch Management page (CORRECT)
- Logs page
CONCLUSION – Client System Administration, Endpoint Protection and Patching
The module, then, holds the kind of fundamental education that a professional should have concerning client systems administration, endpoint protection, and patching-the-trident crucial for a successful disposition of any cybersecurity measure.
Knowledge in understanding differences between endpoint protection and management approaches will better prepare anyone to contend effectively with new forms of threat. Having knowledge of the patching process will also help an organization to put measures in place as a proactive initiative to protect its systems from possible vulnerabilities. This kind of learning empowers you to act appropriately toward adding more value in making your environment more resilient against cyberattacks.