32 Questions
What is a common consequence of a user clicking a malicious email attachment?
The malware begins communicating with other services and sending information outside the organization.
What is the purpose of an incident response team?
To respond to and manage security incidents.
What is a distributed denial of service attack characterized by?
A large number of botnets overloading the internet connection.
What is a possible motivation behind a thief contacting an organization after stealing sensitive information?
To offer to return the stolen information in exchange for payment.
What is a potential risk of a user installing peer-to-peer software inside the organization?
The software may open up all systems to access from the outside.
Who may be part of the incident response team?
The IT management team for the security department, as well as other specifically trained personnel.
What is the primary role of compliance officers in a security incident?
Ensuring data compliance with organizational rules and regulations
What is the title of the NIST publication that provides guidance on handling security incidents?
Computer Security Incident Handling Guide
What is the key to handling a security incident properly?
Being well-prepared with the right people and processes in place
What is the purpose of creating hash values of evidence during a security incident?
To ensure that the evidence does not change
Why is it challenging to identify legitimate security threats?
Because of the numerous types of attacks that occur daily
What are precursors in the context of security incidents?
Predictors of a security incident
What is the purpose of monitoring systems during a security incident?
To identify cases where a security incident may have occurred
What is the role of technical staff in responding to security incidents?
Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues
What is the benefit of having a clean operating system and application images during a security incident?
It helps to mitigate security incidents
What is the importance of having policies and procedures in place during a security incident?
It ensures that everyone knows their roles and responsibilities
What is the primary purpose of a post-incident meeting?
To discuss and document the incident's details
Why is it essential to document the incident's details?
To understand what happened and when it happened
What should be examined during the post-incident meeting?
The effectiveness of the plans in place during the incident
What can be done to improve the response to future incidents?
Updating alarms and alerts to identify precursors
What can be gained from having an objective view of the incident?
A better understanding of what to look for in future incidents
Why is it important to conduct the post-incident meeting quickly?
To avoid having to recall details later
What is the purpose of a sandbox in incident response?
To run malicious software and analyze its behavior
What is the first step in recovering a system after a security incident?
Eradicate the malware and remove it from the system
What can be a challenge when analyzing malware in a sandbox?
The malware may recognize when it's running in a sandbox
What is the importance of having a backup in incident response?
It allows for quick recovery of a system after a security incident
What is the goal of incident response?
To recover a system and prevent future incidents
What can be a time-consuming process in incident response?
Reconstituting a network after a security incident
What is the benefit of sending patches out to systems during incident response?
It makes high value changes to prevent further incidents
What is the purpose of file integrity monitoring systems?
To alert on changes to critical operating system files
What should you never do when detecting a security incident?
Leave the incident running to see what it does
What is the final step in incident response?
Review processes to identify what worked and what didn't
Test your knowledge of responding to security events in an organization, including malware infections, distributed denial of service attacks, and data breaches. Learn how to identify and respond to security threats effectively. Improve your skills as a security professional and keep your organization safe.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
