Section 25.238 Automated Reports Flashcards
Objective 4.9 Given a scenario, you must be able to use data sources to support an investigation
Automated Reports
Generated by computer systems to provide information about various aspects of a network’s security
■ Common sources are antivirus software, endpoint detection response capabilities, and other security tools
Automated Security Incident Report Key Elements
Report ID
A unique identifier for the report
Automated Security Incident Report Key Elements
Generation date
The date the report was generated
Automated Security Incident Report Key Elements
Report period
The time frame covered by the report
Automated Security Incident Report Key Elements
“Prepared by”
The entity responsible for creating the report
Automated Security Incident Report Key Elements
Executive Summary
Provides a brief overview of the report’s content, helping readers determine its relevance
Automated Security Incident Report Key Elements
Incident Alerts
● Can be categorised into different levels
○ Critical
○ High
○ Moderate
○ Informational
Automated Security Incident Report Key Elements
Incident Details
● Timestamps
● User accounts
● Affected systems
● Incident descriptions
● Actions taken
○ Automated responses can include suspending user accounts, blocking IP addresses, and resetting passwords
○ Outbound traffic and software installations may trigger alerts, which require investigation to determine their nature and potential security implications
Automated Security Incident Report Key Elements
Incident Analysis
May include threat trends, user behavior, and data flow anomalies
Automated Security Incident Report Key Elements
Security Recommendations
Suggest actions to address identified security issues
Automated Security Incident Report Key Elements
Conclusion
Summary of the report’s findings and contains outlines of any further actions to be taken
Automated Security Incident Report Key Elements
Appendices
May include log snippets, IP addresses, domains, or other relevant data
Automation and orchestration enable real-time responses to security incidents, helping to prevent major security breaches and network outages
