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200-201 Practice Question: A SIEM correlation rule triggers when a user…
A SIEM correlation rule triggers when a user account is created and then added to a privileged group within 10 minutes. Which activity does this rule detect?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the distinction between the administrative action of adding a user to a privileged group (privileged account creation/elevation) and the exploitation of system tokens or authentication protocols, leading candidates to confuse the SIEM rule's trigger with token manipulation or pass-the-hash attacks.
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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Privileged account creation and elevation.
The SIEM rule specifically correlates the creation of a user account followed by its addition to a privileged group within a short time window. This sequence directly maps to the definition of privileged account creation and elevation, where a new account is granted administrative rights. The rule does not require any other malicious activity like data theft or lateral movement to trigger.
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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Malicious insider data theft.
Why it's wrong here
Data theft may not involve account creation.
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Privileged account creation and elevation.
Why this is correct
The rule specifically matches account creation followed by group membership change.
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Privilege escalation via token manipulation.
Why it's wrong here
Token manipulation is a different technique, not directly related to account creation.
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Lateral movement using pass-the-hash.
Why it's wrong here
Pass-the-hash involves credential reuse, not account creation.
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