What type of recommendations does a Validator make?

A Validator typically focuses on providing Specific Corrective Action Requests (SCAR) recommendations. This involves identifying weaknesses or deficiencies within a system or process following an evaluation against established standards. The Validator's primary role is to recommend specific actions that must be taken to address identified vulnerabilities, ensuring that systems comply with the relevant security requirements and regulations.

In the context of the other options, while security updates, risk assessments, and system configurations are important aspects of overall system management and cybersecurity, they do not specifically align with the Validator's role in making SCAR recommendations. Security updates may be part of ongoing maintenance; risk assessments evaluate potential threats and vulnerabilities but don’t provide the corrective path; and system configurations relate to the setup and management of systems but are not solely focused on direct corrective actions from evaluations. Therefore, SCAR recommendations are particularly aligned with the Validator’s purpose and function.