CompTIA Updated SY0-701 Exam Questions and Answers by ismaeel

When a legacy device is no longer receiving updates or patches, it is considered to be at the end of life (EOL). This means the manufacturer has ceased support for the device, and it will no longer receive updates, security patches, or technical assistance. EOL devices pose security risks and are often decommissioned or replaced.

End of support may seem similar but typically refers to the cessation of technical support, whereas EOL means the device is fully retired.

End of business and End of testing do not apply in this context​​.

To ensure that sensitive data, such as Personally Identifiable Information (PII), is not modified, the bank should implement file integrity monitoring (FIM). FIM tracks changes to files and provides alerts if unauthorized modifications are detected, ensuring data integrity.

Full disk encryption protects data at rest but does not prevent or monitor modifications.

Network access control (NAC) manages access to the network but doesn ' t monitor file changes.

User behavior analytics (UBA) detects suspicious user activities but is not focused on file integrity​​​.

Least privilege and application allow listing best support a cloud services policy designed to reduce user-introduced vulnerabilities and shadow IT. Least privilege ensures users only have the permissions required for their duties, reducing the chance that they can deploy unauthorized cloud resources, connect unapproved services, or expose sensitive data. Application allow listing restricts usage to approved applications and services, which directly reduces shadow IT and prevents users from adopting unvetted cloud tools. A trusted platform module protects cryptographic keys on hardware, not cloud service usage. Jailbreaking is a vulnerability or unsafe device modification, not a control. Access control lists are useful but narrower. File integrity monitoring tracks file changes and does not govern cloud service adoption.

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An engineer should recommend the decommissioning of a network device when the device poses a security risk or a compliance violation to the enterprise environment. A device that cannot meet the encryption standards or receive authorized updates is vulnerable to attacks and breaches, and may expose sensitive data or compromise network integrity. Therefore, such a device should be removed from the network and replaced with a more secure and updated one.

References

CompTIA Security+ Study Guide: Exam SY0-701, 9th Edition, Chapter 2, Section 2.2, page 671

CompTIA Security+ Practice Tests: Exam SY0-701, 3rd Edition, Chapter 2, Question 16, page 512