A network attack that is exploiting a vulnerability in the SNMP is detected. Which of the following should the cybersecurity analyst do FIRST?
A) Apply the required patches to remediate the vulnerability.
B) Escalate the incident to senior management for guidance.
C) Disable all privileged user accounts on the network.
D) Temporarily block the attacking IP address.

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Applying the required patches to remediate the vulnerability is the first step in mitigating the attack and preventing further exploitation.

A Network Attack That Is Exploiting a Vulnerability in the SNMP