The Security Operations Center (SOC) just purchased a new intrusion prevention system (IPS) that needs...

 Explanation:

Deploying the IPS in monitor mode first allows the SOC to assess its behavior and ensure it does not block legitimate traffic, addressing IT’s concerns about network availability.

Configuring the IPS to fail open ensures that in the event of a failure, the network remains operational.

 Why Other Options Are Less Effective:

A. Simply assert no network impact: This approach does not provide tangible reassurance or evidence to address concerns.

B. Fail open alone: Focusing only on the fail-open capability does not address IT’s concerns about testing or monitoring.

C. Accept responsibility for failure: While demonstrating accountability, this approach does not mitigate risks proactively.

 EC-Council CISO Reference:The curriculum emphasizes collaboration with IT teams and phased deployment strategies, such as using monitor mode, to ensure smooth implementation of new technologies without operational disruption.