Proactive Measures for Addressing Known Vulnerabilities

D.

The IS auditor should recommend that the organization assess the security risks to the business FIRST.

Explanation:

The organization's failure to proactively address known vulnerabilities poses a significant security risk to the business. The first step to mitigate this risk is to assess the security risks to the business.

By conducting a security risk assessment, the organization can identify and prioritize potential threats and vulnerabilities that need to be addressed. This assessment can help the organization to develop a comprehensive plan to address security risks and allocate the necessary resources to remediate vulnerabilities.

Once the organization has a clear understanding of its security risks, it can take steps to ensure that its disaster recovery plan (DRP) has been tested, its intrusion prevention system (IPS) is effective, and its incident response team understands the issue.

However, it is important to note that these actions should not be taken in isolation. Rather, they should be part of a broader security risk management program that includes regular risk assessments, vulnerability scanning, and ongoing monitoring and mitigation of security risks.