200-201 Security Policies and Procedures Practice Question
A SOC Tier 2 analyst is investigating an alert that was escalated from Tier 1. The analyst suspects the malware is using a new variant of ransomware. What is the most appropriate next step for the Tier 2 analyst?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Perform malware analysis and correlate with other alerts
Tier 2 conducts deeper investigation, including malware analysis and correlation with other data.
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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Notify legal counsel immediately
Why it's wrong here
Legal notification is not immediate; investigation first.
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Escalate directly to Tier 3 for advanced analysis
Why it's wrong here
Tier 2 should first perform deeper analysis before escalating.
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Perform malware analysis and correlate with other alerts
Why this is correct
This is typical Tier 2 responsibility.
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Delete the affected files to contain the spread
Why it's wrong here
Containment should be done carefully to preserve evidence.
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