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350-701 Practice Question: A security analyst wants to investigate a remote…
A security analyst wants to investigate a remote endpoint that is suspected of being compromised. Using Cisco AMP for Endpoints, which capability allows the analyst to run commands on the endpoint and perform live analysis?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Remote shell investigation
Cisco AMP for Endpoints includes endpoint detection and response (EDR) capabilities such as remote shell, which allows analysts to execute commands on the endpoint for investigation.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Process isolation
Why it's wrong here
Process isolation stops malicious processes but does not allow command execution.
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File quarantine
Why it's wrong here
File quarantine isolates malicious files but does not provide interactive remote access.
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IOC scanning
Why it's wrong here
IOC scanning checks for known indicators but does not provide interactive access.
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Remote shell investigation
Why this is correct
Remote shell provides a command-line interface to the endpoint for live analysis.
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