Incident Detection and Analysis

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Which of the following is NOT a common type of security incident?

  1. Malware Infection

  2. Phishing Attack

  3. Denial of Service Attack

  4. Software Update


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Software updates are not considered security incidents as they are intended to improve the security of a system.

What is the process of identifying and responding to security incidents called?

  1. Incident Response

  2. Security Monitoring

  3. Vulnerability Management

  4. Risk Assessment


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Incident response is the process of identifying, containing, and eradicating security incidents.

Which of the following is NOT a common source of security incidents?

  1. Malware

  2. Phishing Emails

  3. Insider Threats

  4. Natural Disasters


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Natural disasters are not typically considered a source of security incidents, as they are not caused by malicious intent.

What is the purpose of a security information and event management (SIEM) system?

  1. To collect and analyze security logs

  2. To detect and respond to security incidents

  3. To manage security vulnerabilities

  4. To provide security training to employees


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A SIEM system collects and analyzes security logs from various sources to identify potential security incidents.

What is the difference between an intrusion detection system (IDS) and an intrusion prevention system (IPS)?

  1. IDS detects intrusions, while IPS prevents them.

  2. IDS is network-based, while IPS is host-based.

  3. IDS uses signatures, while IPS uses anomaly detection.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

IDS detects intrusions, while IPS prevents them. IDS is network-based, while IPS is host-based. IDS uses signatures, while IPS uses anomaly detection.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of malware?

  1. Virus

  2. Worm

  3. Trojan Horse

  4. Firewall


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A firewall is a network security device, not a type of malware.

What is the purpose of a honeypot in cybersecurity?

  1. To attract and trap attackers

  2. To monitor network traffic

  3. To store sensitive data

  4. To provide remote access to a network


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A honeypot is a decoy system designed to attract and trap attackers, allowing security analysts to study their techniques and gather intelligence.

What is the term for a type of attack that exploits a vulnerability in a software application to gain unauthorized access to a system?

  1. Buffer Overflow

  2. Cross-Site Scripting

  3. SQL Injection

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Buffer overflow, cross-site scripting, and SQL injection are all types of attacks that exploit vulnerabilities in software applications to gain unauthorized access to a system.

What is the purpose of a security operations center (SOC) in cybersecurity?

  1. To monitor and respond to security incidents

  2. To manage security vulnerabilities

  3. To provide security training to employees

  4. To conduct security audits


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A SOC is a centralized facility responsible for monitoring and responding to security incidents in real-time.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of cyber threat actor?

  1. Hackers

  2. Cybercriminals

  3. Nation-States

  4. Employees


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Employees are not typically considered a type of cyber threat actor, as they are not typically motivated by malicious intent.

What is the purpose of a vulnerability assessment in cybersecurity?

  1. To identify security vulnerabilities in a system

  2. To detect and respond to security incidents

  3. To manage security risks

  4. To provide security training to employees


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A vulnerability assessment is a process of identifying, classifying, and prioritizing security vulnerabilities in a system.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of security control?

  1. Access Control

  2. Encryption

  3. Firewalls

  4. Software Updates


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Software updates are not considered a type of security control, as they are intended to improve the functionality and security of a system, rather than specifically protect against security threats.

What is the purpose of a risk assessment in cybersecurity?

  1. To identify and evaluate security risks

  2. To detect and respond to security incidents

  3. To manage security vulnerabilities

  4. To provide security training to employees


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A risk assessment is a process of identifying, analyzing, and evaluating security risks to determine their likelihood and impact.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of security incident?

  1. Malware Infection

  2. Phishing Attack

  3. Denial of Service Attack

  4. System Update


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

System updates are not considered security incidents as they are intended to improve the security and functionality of a system.

What is the term for a type of attack that involves sending a large number of requests to a website or online service in order to overwhelm it and make it unavailable?

  1. Buffer Overflow

  2. Cross-Site Scripting

  3. Denial of Service

  4. SQL Injection


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A denial of service (DoS) attack is a type of attack that involves sending a large number of requests to a website or online service in order to overwhelm it and make it unavailable.

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