ISC2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

Question 1

Which of the following is the primary function of a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system?

Encrypting sensitive data Collecting and correlating log data from various sources to detect security threats Managing network traffic Running vulnerability scans on systems

Correct Answer:

Collecting and correlating log data from various sources to detect security threats

Question 2

Which of the following steps is typically the first in an incident response process?

Containment Eradication Identification Recovery

Correct Answer:

Identification

Question 3

What is the purpose of continuous security monitoring?

To regularly update all software and applications To ensure compliance with data privacy regulations To detect, investigate, and respond to security threats in real-time To automate the backup of critical data

Correct Answer:

To detect, investigate, and respond to security threats in real-time

Question 4

Which action is part of the "containment" phase in incident response?

Disconnecting affected systems from the network Analyzing log data to identify the cause of the incident Reporting the incident to regulatory authorities Restoring affected systems from backups

Correct Answer:

Disconnecting affected systems from the network

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a post-incident activity?

Eradicating malware from infected systems Updating firewall rules during the attack Conducting a post-incident review to learn lessons Monitoring network traffic to detect the ongoing attack

Correct Answer:

Conducting a post-incident review to learn lessons

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