Pg3 Flashcards
A company is in the process of implementing a vulnerability management program, and there are concerns about granting the security team access to sensitive data. Which of the following scanning methods can be implemented to reduce the access to systems while providing the most accurate vulnerability scan results?
A. Credentialed network scanning
B. Passive scanning
C. Agent-based scanning
D. Dynamic scanning
Agent-based scanning
A security analyst is trying to identify anomalies on the network routing. Which of the following functions can the analyst use on a shell script to achieve the objective most accurately?
A. function x() { info=$(geoiplookup $1) && echo “$1 | $info” }
B. function x() { info=$(ping -c 1 $1 | awk -F “/” ’END{print $5}’) && echo “$1 | $info” }
C. function x() { info=$(dig $(dig -x $1 | grep PTR | tail -n 1 | awk -F “.in-addr” ’{print $1} ‘).origin.asn.cymru.com TXT +short) && echo “$1 | $info” }
D. function x() { info=$(traceroute -m 40 $1 | awk ‘END{print $1}’) && echo “$1 | $info” }
function x() { info=$(traceroute -m 40 $1 | awk ‘END{print $1}’) && echo “$1 | $info” }
There are several reports of sensitive information being disclosed via file sharing services. The company would like to improve its security posture against this threat. Which of the following security controls would best support the company in this scenario?
A. Implement step-up authentication for administrators
B. Improve employee training and awareness
C. Increase password complexity standards
D. Deploy mobile device management
Improve employee training and awareness
Which of the following is the best way to begin preparation for a report titled “What We Learned” regarding a recent incident involving a cybersecurity breach?
A. Determine the sophistication of the audience that the report is meant for
B. Include references and sources of information on the first page
C. Include a table of contents outlining the entire report
D. Decide on the color scheme that will effectively communicate the metrics
Determine the sophistication of the audience that the report is meant for
A security analyst is performing an investigation involving multiple targeted Windows malware binaries. The analyst wants to gather intelligence without disclosing information to the attackers. Which of the following actions would allow the analyst to achieve the objective?
A. Upload the binary to an air gapped sandbox for analysis
B. Send the binaries to the antivirus vendor
C. Execute the binaries on an environment with internet connectivity
D. Query the file hashes using VirusTotal
Upload the binary to an air gapped sandbox for analysis
Which of the following would help to minimize human engagement and aid in process improvement in security operations?
A. OSSTMM
B. SIEM
C. SOAR
D. OWASP
SOAR
After conducting a cybersecurity risk assessment for a new software request, a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) decided the risk score would be too high. The CISO refused the software request. Which of the following risk management principles did the CISO select?
A. Avoid
B. Transfer
C. Accept
D. Mitigate
Avoid
Which of the following is an important aspect that should be included in the lessons-learned step after an incident?
A. Identify any improvements or changes in the incident response plan or procedures
B. Determine if an internal mistake was made and who did it so they do not repeat the error
C. Present all legal evidence collected and turn it over to iaw enforcement
D. Discuss the financial impact of the incident to determine if security controls are well spent
Identify any improvements or changes in the incident response plan or procedures
The security operations team is required to consolidate several threat intelligence feeds due to redundant tools and portals. Which of the following will best achieve the goal and maximize results?
A. Single pane of glass
B. Single sign-on
C. Data enrichment
D. Deduplication
Single pane of glass
Which of the following would a security analyst most likely use to compare TTPs between different known adversaries of an organization?
A. MITRE ATT&CK
B. Cyber Kill Cham
C. OWASP
D. STIX/TAXII
MITRE ATT&CK
An analyst is remediating items associated with a recent incident. The analyst has isolated the vulnerability and is actively removing it from the system. Which of the following steps of the process does this describe?
A. Eradication
B. Recovery
C. Containment
D. Preparation
Eradication
Joe, a leading sales person at an organization, has announced on social media that he is leaving his current role to start a new company that will compete with his current employer. Joe is soliciting his current employer’s customers. However, Joe has not resigned or discussed this with his current supervisor yet. Which of the following would be the best action for the incident response team to recommend?
A. Isolate Joe’s PC from the network
B. Reimage the PC based on standard operating procedures
C. Initiate a remote wipe of Joe’s PC using mobile device management
D. Perform no action until HR or legal counsel advises on next steps
Perform no action until HR or legal counsel advises on next steps
The Chief Information Security Officer is directing a new program to reduce attack surface risks and threats as part of a zero trust approach. The IT security team is required to come up with priorities for the program. Which of the following is the best priority based on common attack frameworks?
A. Reduce the administrator and privileged access accounts
B. Employ a network-based IDS
C. Conduct thorough incident response
D. Enable SSO to enterprise applications
Reduce the administrator and privileged access accounts
During an extended holiday break, a company suffered a security incident. This information was properly relayed to appropriate personnel in a timely manner and the server was up to date and configured with appropriate auditing and logging. The Chief Information Security Officer wants to find out precisely what happened. Which of the following actions should the analyst take first?
A. Clone the virtual server for forensic analysis
B. Log m to the affected server and begin analysis of the logs
C. Restore from the last known-good backup to confirm there was no loss of connectivity
D. Shut down the affected server immediately
Clone the virtual server for forensic analysis
