CompTIA A+ 220-902

Category - Security

What is the first step after news of a zero day attack on the network?
  1. Install antivirus
  2. Update antivirus definition files
  3. Install new firmware
  4. Configure the router
Explanation
Answer: B - The first step after a zero day attack is to update definition files.

Definition files are used by antivirus software to identify virus signatures. Since a zero day virus is a newly seen virus, the technician should update definition files.
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