Your organization uses a time$-$keeping application that only runs on Windows $2000$ and does not run on newer OS versions. Because of this, there are several Windows $2000$ workstations on your network.

Last week, you noticed unusual activity on your network coming from the workstations. After further examination, you discover that they were victims of a malicious attack and were being used to infiltrate the network.

You find out that the attackers were able to gain access to the workstations because of the legacy operating system being used. Your organization still needs to use the Windows $2000$ workstations $($which need to be connected to the internet$)$ but you want to make sure that the network is protected from future attacks.

Which solution should you implement to protect the network while also allowing operations to continue as normal?

answer

Implement a host$-$based firewall on each Windows $2000$ workstation, and configure them to automatically download and install updates.

Configure VLAN membership so that the Windows $2000$ workstations are on their own VLAN.

Create a dedicated network for the Windows $2000$ workstations that's completely isolated from the rest of the network, including a separate internet connection.

Install antivirus software on the Windows $2000$ workstations, and configure them to automatically download and install updates.