Security Operations and Incident Response Quiz

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system?

• To manage user access rights across multiple systems

• To automate software deployment across the network

• To collect, analyze, and report on security-related events

• To perform regular data backups and restorations

What is the primary benefit of implementing automation in security operations?

• Reduces the need for skilled security personnel

• Eliminates all security threats

• Enhances the speed and accuracy of threat detection and response

• Increases the complexity of security systems

Which of the following is a key component of an incident response plan?

• Financial auditing procedures

• Employee performance reviews

• Defined roles and responsibilities during a security incident

• Marketing strategies for product launches

What is the main purpose of conducting regular vulnerability scans?

• To train employees on security policies

• To identify and remediate security weaknesses before they are exploited

• To monitor employee internet usage

• To back up organizational data

Which of the following best describes the concept of least privilege?

• Users have access to all systems by default

• Users are granted the minimum levels of access or permissions needed to perform their job functions

• All users share the same access rights

• Users can escalate their privileges as needed without approval

What is the primary function of a honeypot in cybersecurity?

• To serve as a backup server

• To attract and analyze potential attackers by simulating vulnerable systems

• To manage user authentication

• To encrypt sensitive data

Which of the following is a common indicator of a phishing attack?

• An email from a known contact with expected content

• A sudden increase in system performance

• An unsolicited email requesting sensitive information or urging immediate action

• Regular system updates and patches

What is the purpose of a security baseline?

• To define the organization's marketing strategy

• To establish a set of minimum security standards and configurations

• To outline employee job descriptions

• To schedule regular company meetings

Which tool is primarily used to detect unauthorized changes to files and systems?

• Firewall

• Intrusion Detection System (IDS)

• File Integrity Monitoring (FIM)

• Virtual Private Network (VPN)

What is the main objective of implementing network segmentation?

• To increase network speed

• To simplify network architecture

• To limit the spread of security breaches within the network

• To reduce hardware costs

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