After a recent outbreak of malware attacks, the Chief Information Officer (CIO) tasks the new
security manager with determining how to keep these attacks from reoccurring. The company has
a standard image for all laptops/workstations and uses a host-based firewall and anti-virus. Which
of the following should the security manager suggest to INCREASE each system’s security level?

A.
Upgrade all system’s to use a HIPS and require daily anti-virus scans.

B.
Conduct a vulnerability assessment of the standard image and remediate findings.

C.
Upgrade the existing NIDS to NIPS and deploy the system across all network segments.

D.
Rebuild the standard image and require daily anti-virus scans of all PCs and laptops.