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200-201 Practice Question: Drag and drop the steps to investigate a security…
Drag and drop the steps to investigate a security incident using a SIEM into the correct order.
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Step 1: Identify, Step 2: Collect, Step 3: Analyze, Step 4: Contain, Step 5: Document
The correct sequence for investigating a security incident using a SIEM is to first identify the incident, then collect relevant data, analyze the data to understand the scope and impact, contain the threat to prevent further damage, and finally document all findings and actions. This order ensures a systematic and effective response, minimizing oversights and maximizing evidence preservation.
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Step 1: Identify, Step 2: Collect, Step 3: Analyze, Step 4: Contain, Step 5: Document
Why this is correct
This order follows the standard incident response process: first identify the incident, then collect relevant data, analyze the data to understand the scope, contain the threat to prevent further damage, and finally document everything for future reference and compliance.
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Step 1: Collect, Step 2: Identify, Step 3: Analyze, Step 4: Contain, Step 5: Document
Why it's wrong here
Collecting data before identifying the incident is inefficient and may lead to collecting irrelevant data, wasting time and resources. Identification must come first to focus the investigation.
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Step 1: Identify, Step 2: Analyze, Step 3: Collect, Step 4: Contain, Step 5: Document
Why it's wrong here
Analyzing before collecting data is impossible because analysis requires data to examine. Data must be collected before it can be analyzed.
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Step 1: Identify, Step 2: Collect, Step 3: Contain, Step 4: Analyze, Step 5: Document
Why it's wrong here
Containing the threat before analyzing it may cause premature actions that miss important evidence or worsen the incident. Analysis should occur before containment to make informed decisions.
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