The process of addressing a security vulnerability by blocking an attack vector that could exploit it is known as
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Anti Patching
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Anti Attack
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Virtual Patching
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Patch Attack
Virtual patching involves implementing a security policy or control at the network or host level to block exploit attempts on vulnerabilities without modifying the application code itself. Other options like anti patching, anti attack, or patch attack are incorrect distractors.
To answer this question, you need to understand the concept of addressing security vulnerabilities.
Option A) Anti Patching - This option is incorrect because "anti patching" does not describe the process of addressing a security vulnerability by blocking an attack vector.
Option B) Anti Attack - This option is incorrect because "anti attack" does not specifically refer to the process of addressing a security vulnerability by blocking an attack vector.
Option C) Virtual Patching - This option is correct because virtual patching refers to the process of addressing a security vulnerability by blocking an attack vector that could exploit it. Virtual patching involves implementing temporary security measures to protect against known vulnerabilities while a proper patch or fix is being developed and deployed.
Option D) Patch Attack - This option is incorrect because "patch attack" does not accurately describe the process of addressing a security vulnerability by blocking an attack vector.
The correct answer is C) Virtual Patching. This option is correct because it accurately describes the process of addressing a security vulnerability by blocking an attack vector that could exploit it.