200-201 Security Policies and Procedures Practice Question
A security analyst at a SOC Tier 1 receives an alert about a potential malware infection on a user's workstation. What is the primary responsibility of the Tier 1 analyst in this scenario?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Conduct initial triage and basic investigation
Tier 1 analysts monitor alerts, perform initial triage, and escalate if needed. They conduct basic investigation.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Coordinate with legal counsel for data breach notification
Why it's wrong here
Legal counsel handles notifications, not Tier 1.
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Conduct initial triage and basic investigation
Why this is correct
Tier 1 handles initial triage and basic investigation.
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Develop new detection signatures
Why it's wrong here
Signature development is often Tier 3.
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Perform deep forensic analysis of the malware
Why it's wrong here
Deep forensic analysis is typically Tier 3.
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