Questions and Answers
What is the purpose of the analysis phase in incident response?
What is the next step after identifying vulnerabilities in a network during a vulnerability assessment?
Which of the following best defines an insider threat?
In which part of the incident response process does the team assess the threat actor's motives and capabilities?
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Why is the analysis phase crucial in incident response planning?
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What does containment refer to in the incident response process?
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What is the primary goal of rescan after vulnerability remediation?
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Which of the following activities directly follows the detection of an incident?
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What does tuning in a security context primarily refer to?
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What could 10 consecutive failed login attempts on jsmith's account indicate?
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Why is it important to reset ismith's password after detecting multiple failed login attempts?
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What action should be taken when an attacker is detected trying to brute force an account?
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What is one of the best practices for mitigating risks from weather events to a server room?
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Which of the following may NOT effectively prevent downtime from weather-related events?
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What characteristic of a brute force attack is highlighted in the scenario?
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Which action should be prioritized after a brute force attempt is detected?
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Which method is most suitable for displaying only the last four digits of a credit card number?
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What type of malware is indicated by systems displaying a message with a '.ryk' file extension?
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When developing a web application for reporting health emergencies, which aspect should be prioritized?
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Which data security method transforms data into a different format and may prevent unauthorized access?
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What consequence does ransomware typically have on a user’s files?
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What does masking allow when dealing with sensitive credit card information?
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Which characteristic defines the term 'availability' in the context of web applications?
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Which of the following methods does NOT modify the original data format?
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What is the primary purpose of social engineering in the context provided?
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What type of exercise is effective for organizations to enhance their incident response plans?
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Which protocol is used to check the revocation status of a certificate in real time?
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Why is OCSP preferred over CRLs for certificate validation?
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What role did the user play in the described social engineering scenario?
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In the context of improving incident response, what can a tabletop exercise identify?
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What does OCSP stand for in network security?
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What does a successful social engineering attack typically rely on?
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Which type of security controls should allow access when a failure or error occurs?
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What is the main purpose of safety controls in a data center?
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When security controls fail, which of the following should they do?
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What is a characteristic of remote access points in terms of failure?
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Which of the following is NOT an example of safety controls?
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In the context of data centers, what does failing closed typically aim to achieve?
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Which of the following controls is primarily focused on operational availability during a crisis?
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What happens to logging controls when they fail?
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Study Notes
Incident Response Activities
- Analysis identifies the source of an incident by collecting evidence, determining root causes, assessing scope and impact, and understanding attacker motives.
- Following detection, analysis precedes containment, eradication, recovery, and lessons learned.
Vulnerability Management
- After a vulnerability assessment, rescanning the network is crucial to confirm that identified vulnerabilities have been remediated.
Insider Threats
- Activities such as unauthorized after-hours remote logins and transferring data to personal devices indicate an insider threat, originating from authorized personnel within the organization.
Brute Force Attacks
- Multiple failed login attempts in a short period suggest a brute force attack, characterized by attempts to guess a user's credentials using various combinations.
Data Protection Methods
- Masking is preferred for displaying only the last four digits of credit card numbers, preventing unauthorized access while allowing partial visibility.
- Ransomware, identifiable by file extensions like .ryk, encrypts files and demands ransom for decryption, affecting entire systems.
Application Availability
- In developing web applications for health emergencies, availability is paramount to ensure users can access services when needed.
Incident Response Exercises
- Tabletop exercises simulate incident response procedures, helping organizations identify weaknesses and improve communication and coordination.
Certificate Validation
- OCSP (Online Certificate Status Protocol) allows real-time validation of certificates' revocation status, offering a faster alternative to Certificate Revocation Lists (CRLs).
Safety Controls
- Safety controls, such as fire alarms and emergency exits, should fail open to protect human life during emergencies, allowing continued operation or access in case of failure.
- Other security controls, like remote access points and logical controls, should fail closed to prevent unauthorized access during errors.
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