Incident Response Plans for Network Attacks

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What capability do ICE (Intrusion Countermeasure Equipment) agents have in the event of an intrusion detection alert?

  • Automatically lock down a network or increase access security to critical resources (correct)
  • Shut down all network operations to contain the intrusion
  • Create fake attack logs to confuse the intruder
  • Initiate a counter-attack against the intruder

What is one purpose of redirecting or misdirecting an attacker to secured segmented areas?

  • Prompting the attacker to launch more sophisticated attacks
  • Preventing access to secured resources and gaining time to trace or track the intruder (correct)
  • Facilitating the spread of the attack to other network segments
  • Allowing the attacker to gain access to secured resources

What is the purpose of forensic analysis of infected systems after identifying an attack?

  • To learn new attack techniques from the infected systems
  • To provide additional access to the attacker for further analysis
  • To detect information about the identity of the attacker for potential legal action (correct)
  • To cover up evidence of the attack and protect the network's reputation

What should be done with the analysis of successful intrusions to harden systems against additional attempts?

<p>Use it to strengthen systems against similar future attempts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the problem with intrusion detection systems (IDSs) according to the text?

<p>They are passive and reactive (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

ICE Agents Capabilities

  • ICE (Intrusion Countermeasure Equipment) agents respond to intrusion detection alerts by initiating countermeasures to mitigate the impact of an attack.
  • Their actions may include isolating affected systems, deploying security protocols, or initiating protocol reviews to protect sensitive information.

Redirecting Attackers

  • One purpose of redirecting or misdirecting an attacker to secured segmented areas is to protect critical assets and resources from being accessed or compromised.
  • This tactic helps in confusing attackers while allowing security personnel to monitor and analyze their activities.

Forensic Analysis Purpose

  • Forensic analysis of infected systems is conducted to gather crucial details about the attack, including the attack vectors and methods used by the intruders.
  • This analysis aids in understanding vulnerabilities and designing better defenses against future attacks.

Communicating Intrusion Analysis

  • The analysis of successful intrusions should be documented and communicated effectively to inform system hardening efforts and enhance overall security measures.
  • Insights gained from the analysis are vital in adjusting existing security protocols and implementing new defenses.

Challenges with IDS

  • Intrusion Detection Systems (IDSs) often produce false positives, resulting in unnecessary alerts and potentially desensitizing teams to legitimate threats.
  • The reliance on IDS alone may lead to gaps in security as some sophisticated attacks can evade detection, emphasizing the need for comprehensive security strategies.

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